Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP‘s media and entertainment practice is a hub for expertise in M&A, complex film finance transactions, and joint ventures across the film, live entertainment, and television sectors as well as in rapidly expanding areas such as interactive products and entertainment-related technology. Based in Los Angeles, the practice is led by two co-heads: Kevin Masuda is known for his representation of content companies in various transactions and strategic agreements, and Benyamin Ross has substantial experience advising on investments, joint ventures, and commercial agreements within the technology, media, and entertainment space. Complementing them are private equity specialist Ari Lanin and Steve Tsoneff, who maintains close relationships with a roster of content producers, distributors, and financiers, with a particular focus on audiovisual content. Further key contacts in the team include Sarah Graham, who boasts a strong track record of representing media, entertainment, technology, and gaming companies in a range of business transactions, and Taylor Hathaway-Zepeda, whose expertise lies in divestitures, joint ventures, equity investments, restructuring, and general corporate governance.