Goodwin Advised the Chernin Group (“TCG”) in Partnering with Goalhanger to Accelerate Global IP Growth and US Expansion

Goodwin Advised the Chernin Group (“TCG”) in Partnering with Goalhanger to Accelerate Global IP Growth and US Expansion

The Goodwin team advised The Chernin Group (“TCG”) in forming a strategic partnership with Goalhanger, one of the world’s fastest-growing media and production companies. The partnership sees TCG making a minority investment and taking a seat on the Goalhanger board. TCG is the company’s first external investor. The partnership is intended to support Goalhanger’s next phase of growth—scaling hit show franchises into global, multi-platform IP and accelerating expansion in the United States. Through the strategic partnership, Goalhanger will draw on TCG’s expertise in creator-led and fandom-driven media businesses to expand hit shows into new formats across television, film, digital video, written formats and live experiences.

TCG is a leading US growth equity firm that focuses on investing in sports, media, and passion-driven businesses. Founded in 2010, TCG collaborates with entrepreneurs and management teams to develop brands and platforms that capture attention and create loyal communities. With a strong emphasis on direct relationships and visionary founders, TCG supports companies in scaling their operations and refining their brand identities.

The Goodwin team was led by Carl Bradshaw (Partner), Emily Townsend (Partner), Hannah Frost (Associate), Rachel Conder (Associate), Olly Watt (Associate), Stephen Lee (Partner), Brian Raynor (Partner), Dulcie Daly (Associate), Kelsey Lemaster (Associate), Alex Fisher (Associate), Emma Randall (Associate), Tobin Cleary (Associate), Sarah Jordan (Associate), Anuj Ghai (Partner), Elliot Luke (Associate), Gretchen Scott ( Associate), Curtis McCluskey (Associate), James Taylor (Associate), Rachel Thurbon (Associate), Joe Ndep (Associate), Anna Humphrey (Associate) and Sarah McAtominey (Associate).

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