Manatt, led by Entertainment Partners Chris Chatham and Beau Stapleton, along with Venture Capital and Emerging Companies Partner Christopher Dayans, successfully represented American actor, digital creator, producer, writer and influencer Alan Chikin Chow in negotiations with HYBE America, the U.S. division of the renowned Korean entertainment company HYBE. Together, they formed HYBE AMERICA x AU, a first-of-its-kind label that will launch a groundbreaking franchise featuring both a co-ed pop group and a scripted TV series.
Manatt's legal acumen was instrumental in navigating the complex negotiations and ensuring a smooth transaction, allowing Alan Chikin Chow to successfully partner with HYBE America and create pioneering, multifaceted entertainment content that will shape the future of the industry.
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