Morgan Lewis

Media and Information

The firm’s Media and Information Industry Group represents media and information companies in the United States and abroad. New developments in technology, globalization, e-business, consolidation and multimedia convergence have changed the work of media and information companies. Our global network of skilled lawyers understands and foresees evolving trends, and addresses the challenges faced by companies in these dynamic industries.

Our legal experience, combined with specific industry acumen, has proven invaluable in helping clients to structure and execute transactions and to handle a full spectrum of legal matters. We offer a variety of services, including business and finance, mergers and acquisitions, securities, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation and tax. In addition, we anticipate and meet the challenges of regulatory change, and have helped our clients deal with the impact of industry consolidation and issues related to electronic publishing.

From the traditional to the new, our clients represent a full range of leading US and international businesses in the media and information industries. We have maintained long-standing relationships with newspaper, book and magazine publishers; online publishers and content providers; broadcast, cable, telecommunications and entertainment companies; and business information services. As diverse as they are, our clients share a common need for comprehensive, integrated legal services. Our clients benefit from our global reach, delivered with local implementation and understanding of national and international industry and market dynamics.