Chris Spicer

Partner
AKIN
Professional Services

By leading a $1.1-billion senior secured library credit facility for Fifth Third Bank to support the strategic debt repayment of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Chris Spicer is a partner and head of the media, entertainment and sports practice at Akin. He specializes in high-visibility deals between independent production companies and major financial institutions, recently representing Fifth Season in a $500-million credit facility refinancing with JPMorgan Chase. Spicer also advised Alpha Wave Global on a $100-million Series A investment in Gamma Media Holdings and a $50-million investment in Feastables Inc. His recent portfolio includes advising Comerica Bank on a $150-million production loan for the motion picture The Resurrection of the Christ and facilitating a $75-million credit facility for Vice Media through Western Alliance Bank.