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April 6th, 2023
Frankfurt Kurnit Represents Prodject LLC in its Sale to The Independents Group, Inc.
New York (April 6, 2023) New York-based Prodject LLC (“Prodject”), the renowned creative agency specializing in brand strategy, design and execution for events and content in fashion, music, art, and popular culture, was acquired by The Independents Group, Inc., a global marketing and communications company. Founded in 2011 by Keith Baptista, Jihye Song and Tobias Armstrong, Prodject has established itself as a leading creative agency for high end clients such as Cartier, Prada, Chanel, and Gucci, and is the driving force behind the MET Gala.
“This is the type of corporate transaction at which we excel,” said Frankfurt Kurnit Partner Michael Williams. “There are very few law firms that can combine the fashion and event planning world with M&A and tax expertise in a way that we were able to provide to Prodject here.”
The core Frankfurt Kurnit team advising Prodject consisted of Michael Williams (fashion), Jay Rand (corporate), Lee Silver (corporate), Jeff Marks (tax), with assistance from Larry Welch (real estate), Wendy Stryker (employment), and Rachel Santori (IP and trademarks).
Other Press Releases
Frankfurt Kurnit Advises Medstar in Sale of Forensic Files True Crime Television Catalog
Content Partners, LLC, a leading independent owner of major studio-distributed films and television shows, has acquired from Medstar Television 400 Forensic Files episodes, and international distribution rights to Forensic Files II. Created by Paul Dowling, the President and CEO of Frankfurt Kurnit client Medstar Television, Forensic Files is a pioneer of true crime television. The series aired from 1996—2011 on TLC, and is currently on CNN-owned HLN network, streamed on digital platforms by FilmRise, and distributed to television outlets around the world. Read more.
March 19 2024
Frankfurt Kurnit Client Northwell Health Gets Big Win in Battle with NYU Langone Health System
In a battle between two of the largest healthcare systems in the New York metropolitan area, a New York federal court on March 1st handed an early win to Frankfurt Kurnit client Northwell Health. NYU Langone Health System (“NYU Langone”) sued Northwell Health alleging false advertising and trade dress infringement (i.e., infringement of the overall design and appearance of NYU Langone’s advertisements)—under state and federal law. Read more.
March 6 2024
Frankfurt Kurnit Supports The Strong National Museum of Play
Frankfurt Kurnit is pleased to announce that it is partnering with The Strong National Museum of Play to help support The Strong’s educational mission and its recent capital expansion showcasing new exhibits on the history, business, and law of video games. Read more.
October 5 2023