North America - United States • Media, technology and telecoms
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Praised for its ‘deep expertise in media asset-backed securities transactions’, the team of ’excellent lawyers’ at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP handles a range of transactional work for a range of key strategic players in the market. Practice co-heads Robert Schumer and Michael Vogel ’s M&A expertise is frequently brought to bear on major deals in the space. They co-lead the team with Charles H. Googe Jr., who is noted for his experience with financing transactions. Robert Zochowski Jr. is particularly well-regarded for his ability to advise on project financings involving assets such as music rights securitizations. Ariel Deckelbaum departed in March 2023.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The media and entertainment finance team are excellent lawyers and a pleasure to work across from. They have deep expertise in media asset-backed securities transactions.’
‘Bob Zokowski is a very experienced and commercially-minded attorney. He combines strong esoteric ABS expertise with broad experience with media and entertainment transactions.’
‘Bob Zochowski is commercial and easy to deal with.’
‘Their support and expert advice could not be better. Their swift resolution to challenges and forward thinking makes one feel secure and confident. I can't recommend them highly enough.’
Key clients
- Advance
- Carnival Corporation & plc
- Legendary Entertainment
- MGM
- Score Media & Gaming
- Univision Holdings
- World Wrestling Entertainment
- The Special Committee of Board of Directors of CBS
- Diamond Sports Group
- Party City
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robert Schumer, Michael Vogel, Charles H. Googe Jr.