Holden Sumner provides strategic counsel to entertainment clients, delivering sophisticated corporate, M&A, securities, and banking solutions that support growth and safeguard creative assets.

Holden Sumner is a corporate attorney dedicated to advancing the business interests of entertainment clients through strategic counsel in mergers and acquisitions, securities law, banking, and a broad range of corporate matters. With a practice spanning the media, film, and technology sectors, Holden supports clients at every phase of their growth, structuring deals that balance creative freedom with financial security. From independent production companies and high-net-worth individuals to emerging media entrepreneurs, Holden’s clients benefit from his strategic insight and broad background in corporate law.

With experience representing both sides in mergers and acquisitions, Holden structures transactions that align with industry-specific regulations and protect intellectual property. His securities work further supports entertainment companies in raising capital, structuring private placements, and managing offerings that drive innovation and fuel ambitious projects. Known for his meticulous approach, Holden crafts agreements that enable clients to enter new markets, expand production capacities, and build their brands while mitigating long-term risks.

Holden also regularly advises on sophisticated banking matters for entertainment clients, guiding them through secured and unsecured debt arrangements, credit facilities, and liability management tailored to support unique creative and financial needs. His work includes assisting production companies and media firms in leveraging their assets for growth, whether through traditional financing or investment-grade debt structures.

Holden’s commitment to his clients and his depth of industry knowledge make him an invaluable advisor, aligning each transaction with his clients’ long-term vision and the evolving demands of the entertainment industry.

Education

  • Osgoode Hall Law School, J.D.
  • Queen’s University, B.A.

Admissions

  • New York
  • Advised an industry leading literary management company in its acquisition by and collaboration with a global asset management firm.
  • Represented an Emmy award-winning, unscripted content production company in a major investment by a global sports and entertainment company.
  • Advised production company in strategic collaboration to finance and produce Spanish-language content worldwide.
  • Acted as production counsel to the production company and lead producers of a high profile music biopic.
  • Advised collector car auction and live events group in significant investment by an international entertainment company.
  • Represented independent film and television production and finance company in investment by global investment firm.
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