Latham & Watkins lawyers are grounded in decades of experience across all sectors of entertainment, sports, and media.
Latham’s practice combines decades of experience representing major industry players, unique market insights about the industries’ legal and financial drivers, and a seamless global platform to deliver sophisticated commercial advice on cutting-edge and high-stakes transactions and disputes around the world.
Latham advises diversified global media companies, production and distribution houses, studios, digital and new media companies, iconic celebrities, licensors/rights holders and individual talent, as well investors and financiers leveraging the practice’s global reach and full-spectrum experience to help clients navigate:
Latham advises traditional sports as well as esports teams, owners, and governing bodies, as well as financial institutions, investors, corporate sponsors, stadium developers, TV broadcasters, and digital distribution and over-the-top (OTT) platforms on their most important negotiations, transactions, and disputes — from team purchases and broadcast licensing to stadium matters and sponsorships. Specifically, Latham guides clients on:
Chris Yates named to the Daily Journal’s annual list of legal leaders who have made a significant impact in California.
Los Angeles partner honored for her versatile and prolific work in the entertainment, sports, and media industry.
Firm recognized in 36 categories spanning law firm, team, partner, rising star, and deal of the year accolades, including International Law Firm of the Year