Latham Partners Named to the Hollywood Reporter’s “Power Lawyers 2025” List

Latham partners Justin Hamill, Rick Offsay, and Marvin Putnam have been featured in The Hollywood Reporter’s 20th annual “Power Lawyers” issue, which honors the entertainment industry’s most powerful legal advocates. This prestigious list highlights the top 100 legal professionals managing high-stakes litigation, major transactions, and significant talent negotiations.

Hamill, Global Chair of Latham’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice, was honored for his role in two of the “most ground-shaking, game-changing deals of the year” — Skydance Media’s merger with Paramount Global, and Endeavor’s sale to Silver Lake.

Offsay, Co-Chair of the firm’s Entertainment, Sports & Media Practice, was also called out for his role advising Skydance Media on its “game-changing” merger with Paramount.

Putnam, Global Chair of the firm’s Entertainment, Sports & Media Industry Group, was recognized for representing Netflix in the Baby Reindeer defamation lawsuit and successfully defending the streaming giant in another defamation lawsuit related to the film No Limit.

Latham’s Entertainment, Sports & Media Practice leverages decades of experience with leading industry figures, offering unparalleled market insights into the legal and financial dynamics of these sectors. Supported by a seamless global platform, the practice delivers sophisticated commercial advice on innovative and high-stakes transactions and disputes worldwide.