Pryor Cashman is proud to announce that Chambers USA 2011 has recognized it as one of the top law firms in the United States in the fields of Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions and Media & Entertainment.

The Chambers guides list the top lawyers in 176 countries around the world, providing independent rankings and editorial commentary. Chambers researchers speak with clients, find out which law firms they use and how they rate them for their legal ability and client service.

Below is what Chambers had to say about Pryor Cashman LLP.

Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions

Chambers USA 2011 has recognized Pryor Cashman as one of the most highly regarded firms in the fields of Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions. As stated in Chambers USA 2011:

“This team is respected for its representations of the middle-market in complex transactions and financings. The firm is particularly admired for its expertise with venture capital matters, often representing start-ups and entrepreneurial investors. The group has great strength in the pharmaceuticals sector, and recently represented Marina Biotech in the acquisition of Cequent Pharmaceuticals. The group also has an increasing profile for work involving Chinese companies, this year advising China Medicine in its equity private placement with One Equity Partners. The team also acts for Brite Media Group and China Green Agriculture.”

Partner Eric Hellige, who heads Pryor Cashman’s Corporate Group, was recognized by Chambers USA 2011 as a key individual in the practice.

Media & Entertainment

Chambers USA 2011 has once again rated Pryor Cashman LLP as one of the top firms in the country in the field of Media & Entertainment, encompassing film, television music, and theatre. As stated in Chambers USA 2011:

“Pryor Cashman advises on an array of issues pertaining to motion pictures, television, music and theater. The firm recently represented Lions Gate Films regarding production rights for further sequels, prequels and remakes in the ‘Terminator’ series and has also been retained by numerous ‘American Idol’ finalists.

The two key individuals in the practice recognized by Chambers USA 2011 are Partners James Janowitz and Howard Siegel.

Janowitz, Chair of Pryor Cashman’s Entertainment Group, was recognized in the area of Film & Television.  As stated by Chambers USA 2011:

“Together with an interdisciplinary team assembled from the firm’s entertainment, finance and corporate groups, he has led numerous complex multi-picture financings as well as the financing of individual pictures and other assets. He devotes significant attention to representing senior executives of major studios and major film companies in connection with their employment agreements, the structuring of benefits and disputes which may occur.”

Howard Siegel was recognized in the field of Music.  As noted by Chambers USA 2011:

“He has more than 35 years experience in representing clients in all aspects of the entertainment business, with a particular emphasis on the music industry, during which time he has served as counsel to many of the industry’s most prominent recording artists, songwriters, producers, managers, and executives. Mr. Siegel has also been involved in a number of music publishing company sales and acquisitions, as well as having advised on a variety of transactions involving the sale and purchase of master recordings and other entertainment-related assets.”

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