Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP fields a specialized media and entertainment group which is focused on assisting media powerhouses and new players in media and entertainment transactions and cross-border M&As. The firm is sought after by music clients for its expertise in catalog acquisitions and music joint ventures, assisting artists, established and independent music labels. The Los Angeles-team is led by media specialist David Eisman who is noted as a music industry heavyweight, advising on major investments, sales and M&As in the music industry as well as other key transactions. The practice also aids clients with production and distribution matters as well as executive compensation, tax, IP and labor issues. Eisman has also assisted clients with forming new ventures such as animation or film studios and handling capital raises, he has also assisted with launching new products and advised investment groups on acquisitons of equity stakes in media companies.