Manatt Phelps & Phillips, a prominent law firm with offices across the United States, recently announced the addition of a new partner to their operations in Los Angeles and Orange County, California. The new partner, William D’Angelo III, is an expert in entertainment transactions and finance. The news of his joining the firm was confirmed on Tuesday. Here is their official statement.
D’Angelo III is known for his work in restructurings, joint ventures, recapitalizations, financings, and private equity transactions for entertainment and media companies. He has proven to be an invaluable asset for start-ups, angel investors, and venture capitalists alike, especially those involved in the technology, software, and digital media sectors.
Beyond these, Manatt Phelps & Phillips has indicated that D’Angelo III also specializes in counseling early- and growth-stage companies on a number of crucial topics. These include intellectual property protections and licensing, employment matters, corporate governance, and capitalization strategies.
This information aligns with the firm’s broader goals of expanding its corporate capabilities, particularly in the competitive and dynamic sectors of technology and digital media. According to Bloomberg Law, this addition contributes to Manatt’s ongoing strategy of leveraging the convergence of media, technology, and finance to create unique opportunities for clients in the entertainment industry.