Sidley represented Connor Schell, creator of iconic television programming including ESPN’s 30 for 30 and 60 for 60 and founder of Words + Pictures, in connection with the nearly ten-figure sale of the North Road Company to Mediawan and the related restructuring of Words + Pictures. The transaction marks a significant combination of global media and entertainment platforms and establishes the go-forward structure for Words + Pictures.
Sidley previously advised Connor Schell on his exit from ESPN, the founding and initial capital raise for Words + Pictures, the acquisition of Words + Pictures by North Road, and all aspects of the Mediawan transaction.
The deal team was led by Matthew Thompson and included Eden Shemuelian and Jonathan Westreich.
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