Michael Spanier

Background

About Michael Spanier

20+ years in private practice and as in-house counsel in privately held and public companies, collaborating with management teams of varying types and styles. A career built on advising companies and individuals on commercial and litigious aspects of their businesses. Experienced in the building, acquisition, financing and sale of businesses, I have provided strategic counselling for both established and growing enterprises in multiple industries including professional sports, film & television, music, live entertainment and travel. Extensive experience in the business of professional sports. Wide-ranging expertise as counsel to leagues and teams alike. Experienced in the live entertainment world and the negotiation of entertainment and media contracts. I have acted as counsel to producers, financiers, licensers and distributors on all aspects of production and financing in the film and television industry.