January 3, 2022

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is happy to announce that Steve Tsoneff has returned to the organization as a lover in the Century City office.  Tsoneff, who previously served as Normal Counsel & Head of Organization Affairs at Madison Wells Media, will focus his apply on advising purchasers on media and entertainment business-focused transactional issues.

“We are thrilled to welcome Steve back again to Gibson Dunn,” mentioned Barbara L. Becker, Chair and Controlling Lover of Gibson Dunn.  “Steve’s distinctive leisure transactional skillset, along with his tireless operate ethic and potent business network, make him an exceptional addition to Gibson Dunn’s leading media and enjoyment practice.”

“Steve was a very respected and greatly renowned enjoyment sector specialist ahead of he joined Madison Wells as its Typical Counsel, and his in-dwelling expertise will make him even a lot more important to our purchasers and world wide exercise,” mentioned Kevin Masuda, Co-Chair of the firm’s Media, Amusement and Engineering Follow Team.  “We could not be far more thrilled for Steve to return and offer his skilled and pragmatic tips on enjoyment transactional matters, which include in promptly evolving development, creation and distribution discounts.  Steve is a fantastic lawyer and a amazing colleague and friend.  We’re fortunate to have him back again.”

“It’s excellent to return to my experienced property,” stated Tsoneff.  “I started my legislation exercise at Gibson Dunn far more than 22 several years back, and I’m on the lookout ahead to reconnecting with so a lot of buddies across the firm.  This is an incredibly fascinating time to be an amusement lawyer and support shoppers navigate by way of the difficulties and prospects of a media and enjoyment landscape that is shifting at an increasingly accelerated rate, as I observed firsthand in the course of my five decades at Madison Wells Media.  There definitely is no other location I’d instead continue the future chapter of my occupation.”

About Steve Tsoneff  

Tsoneff’s exercise will emphasis on advising information producers, distributors and financiers in media and leisure transactions,…