Media, Communications and Entertainment

At Holland & Knight, our attorneys and professionals have spent years representing some of the biggest names in media, communications and entertainment – from major broadcasters and print media to film studios, recording companies and multinational telecommunications companies. Our representation is based on a thorough understanding of the law and a firm commitment to bringing the very best representation to our clients. We leverage years of niche experience, strong industry and regulatory relationships, and a national and international presence in our efforts to prevail on our clients’ behalf.

Media

As the media industry has grown and diversified during the past several decades, so has the experience of Holland & Knight’s Media Team.

As one of the nation’s preeminent teams of First Amendment advocates, we have for years engaged in the full-time representation of some of the industry’s leading broadcasters and publishers. We now advise clients who distribute information by any means – newspaper, television, radio, motion picture, satellite, Internet – on just about every aspect of content. The depth of our experience in news and entertainment law, coupled with Holland & Knight's offices throughout the United States, enables us to meet the needs of media clients everywhere.

We built a national reputation vigorously pursuing First Amendment claims for clients ranging from national news networks to local broadcasters, and we continue that work even as technology brings rapid change to the media landscape. Our media lawyers have been on the forefront of media law issues throughout the United States for many years, and we bring that experience and wide-ranging knowledge to bear for our diverse media clients today.

Communications

Holland & Knight provides a full range of legal services and counseling in all aspects of domestic and international communications, information and content services. In an era of convergence, our Communications Practice encompasses regulatory, transactional, legislative and litigation services for wireless telecommunications, IP-enabled services, wireline competition, radio, television and other broadcast media, cable, satellite and spectrum-based technologies.

Our lawyers have a deep understanding of communications law, based on years of experience, strong Washington ties and hands-on role in developing landmark legislation such as the 1996 Telecommunications Act. We regularly represent clients in a variety of federal and state legislative matters, and all types of proceedings before the FCC.


Entertainment

Holland & Knight has an extensive Entertainment Law Practice, which includes the representation of entertainment industry clients in all areas of music, film and television. Our entertainment industry clients include individuals and companies, both domestic and international, involved in recorded music; feature films; television stations and networks; print and music publishing; fashion design and distribution; music, film and video production; artist management; radio, television and print journalism; cable systems; and theme parks, theme restaurants and attractions.