Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP's entertainment and transactions practice is led by Jordan Bromley and mainly advises film, television, music and digital media clients. The Los Angeles-based team assists clients with complex M&As and IP transactions, including assisting with acquitting IP and music catalog rights. On the distribution side, the team has worked on a number of concert film distribution agreements and strategies. Financings are also a key part of the practice. Bromley specializes in music transactions including catalog sales and purchases of music companies and assets. Gary Gilbert excels in handling catalog deals on behalf of artists, producers, songwriters and executives. Sophia Yen is the go-to for M&As, financings and production and development deals for international media, production and distribution companies. W. Joseph Anderson is a corporate transaction specialist focused on the media industry.