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Matthew C. Thompson Recognized as a 2024 “Power Lawyer” by The Hollywood Reporter
June 12, 2024
Matthew C. Thompson, co-leader of the Entertainment, Sports and Media group firmwide, has been named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2024 “Power Lawyers” list, which annually profiles Hollywood’s top 100 lawyers.
The Hollywood Reporter commended Matt’s work as a legal strategist for Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and the Gersh Agency and for his representation of major record labels such as Warner Music Group. Matt was also lauded for negotiating Dwayne Johnson to join Ari Emanuel’s TKO Group board and gain full ownership of “The Rock” trademark from the WWE.
Based in Sidley’s Century City office, Matt represents entertainment companies and sources of capital in complex M&A and financing transactions, as well as general corporate matters. He also represents entertainment companies and other similar parties in a wide variety of industry-focused commercial transactions.
The Hollywood Reporter commended Matt’s work as a legal strategist for Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and the Gersh Agency and for his representation of major record labels such as Warner Music Group. Matt was also lauded for negotiating Dwayne Johnson to join Ari Emanuel’s TKO Group board and gain full ownership of “The Rock” trademark from the WWE.
Based in Sidley’s Century City office, Matt represents entertainment companies and sources of capital in complex M&A and financing transactions, as well as general corporate matters. He also represents entertainment companies and other similar parties in a wide variety of industry-focused commercial transactions.
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