Dual-qualified corporate and media lawyer (New York State and Paris bars) turned film and TV producer, offering a unique blend of legal acumen and creative vision to the entertainment industry. With over a decade of experience spanning Magic Circle and Silver Circle law firms to high-end production, I bring a combination of legal expertise and insight into producers' and talents' perspectives.As founder of LightRunners Productions and Director at Paiva Films, a subsidiary of French media powerhouse Mediawan, I am currently involved with the production of multiple high-end film and TV projects with a combined budget exceeding $100 million. My legal background informs my approach to business affairs, contract negotiations, and project management, enabling me to navigate complex creative endeavours with both pragmatism and artistic sensitivity. This blend allows me to bridge the gap between legal intricacies and creative ambitions in the global entertainment landscape, facilitating international productions that are both legally sound and artistically fulfilling.Specialties: Business Affairs, Contract Negotiations, Project Management, International Co-productions, Content Development, Legal Consultancy
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ProducerPaïva FilmsLondon, Gb -
ProducerPaïva Films Mar 2022 - PresentLondon, England, United KingdomPAIVA FILMS is a subsidiary of French media conglomerate MEDIAWAN.The company specializes in feature films, TV series and unscripted formats.Notable projects: SPLIT: Spy show starring Jonathan Groff (Mindhunter, Matrix 4) produced with WIIP (Mare of Eastown with Kate Winslet). Budget: $50MCIVILIZATIONS: epic period series based on Laurent Binet best-selling book Civilizations, in co-production with Anonymous Content (The Revenant, Spotlight, True Detective, Mr Robot) with showrunner Jonas Cuaron (Gravity, Desierto, Chupa and new spider-verse movie El Muerto) (https://variety.com/2020/tv/global/anonymous-content-mediawans-paiva-series-civilizations-1234698812/)FAJR: show created by Ronan Bennett (Top Boy, Public Enemies) - in developmentIN THE KINGDOM OF HOPE: war drama starring Elsa Zylberstein and directed by 2 time Oscar nominated director Feras FayyadBEYOND THE GAME: unscripted series on entrepreneurship -
Founder And ProducerLightrunners Productions 2019 - PresentLondon, Royaume-UniThe company is currently producing ambitious feature films and tv series.Notable projects:Humans and Elephants: eco-thriller on elephant poaching and the ivory trade written and directed by Kim Nguyen (writer/director of War Witch nominated to the Oscar for Best Foreign Film in 2013, and The Hummingbird Project starring Salma Hayek and Jesse Eisenberg). Coproducer: Canadian company ITEM7 (Brooklyn, War Witch). Budget: $25MIn the Name of Sankar: Indian drama based on a true story of forbidden love between members of different casts and honor killings. Coproducer: Mumbai-based company Jugaad Motion Pictures, known for recently producing Last Film Show which was selected as the Indian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 2023 Academy Awards and subsequently shortlisted in the category. Budget: $5M -
Legal Consultant And Project ManagerFreelance 2018 - PresentLegal consultant for legal outsourcing companies (LPOs) such as FTI Consulting or Kroll Discovery. Project manager (due diligences, disclosures, and audits) for international law firms (Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Bredin Prat). Supervise large teams of lawyers (up to 30).
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AssociateSlaughter And May 2017 - 2018London, United KingdomDispute Resolution team -
AssociateHerbert Smith Freehills Apr 2015 - Aug 2017London, Royaume-UniBanking Litigation team - award-winning Banking Litigation practice in the UK (tier one ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners) and specialises in advising banks and other financial institutions on a wide range of contentious issues.Notable matter: Societe Generale in relation to a USD 1.5 billion claim by the Libyan Investment Authority concerning a series of derivative trades. The claim was successfully settled -
E-Discovery ConsultantKroll Ontrack Jan 2015 - Mar 2015London, Royaume-Uni -
Associate In Ip, Media And Entertainment LawIntervista 2014 - 2015Région De Paris , France -
ConsultantSlaughter And May Feb 2014 - Apr 2014London, Royaume-UniPre-trial discovery for the London office. -
Trainee Lawyer In Telecommunications, Media And TechnologyGide Loyrette Nouel Mar 2013 - Sep 2013Région De Paris, France -
Mergers And Acquisitions Trainee LawyerBaker Mckenzie Sep 2012 - Jan 2013Région De Paris, France -
Business Affairs And International Sales InternFilmnation Entertainment 2011 - 2012Région De New York City, États-Unis -
Trainee - Parquet De Paris / Paris Prosecutor'S Office, Financial & White Collar Crimes DivisionMinistère De La Justice Apr 2010 - Jul 2010Paris• Studied of complex white-collar crimes and financial markets infractions cases, and drafted indictments.• Conducted legal research and prepared written works for the Prosecutor.• Assisted Prosecutor during first instance and appellate hearings before the Paris court’s financial divisions. -
Legal InternVeolia Environnement Jul 2006 - Aug 2006Paris• Conducted legal research in European Commercial Law and Anti-trust Law.• Participated to the process of the acquisition of a major pharmaceutical laboratory.
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Jonathan Charbit Education Details
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Concentration In Corporate Law And Entertainment,Media Law And Policy -
Business Law -
Degree In Comparative American, European And French Labour Law -
Droit Des Affaires -
Lycée Florent Schmitt -
Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law
Frequently Asked Questions about Jonathan Charbit
What company does Jonathan Charbit work for?
Jonathan Charbit works for Païva Films
What is Jonathan Charbit's role at the current company?
Jonathan Charbit's current role is Producer.
What schools did Jonathan Charbit attend?
Jonathan Charbit attended University Of California, Los Angeles - School Of Law, Université Paris Dauphine, Golden Gate University, School Of Law, Université Paris X Nanterre, University Of Athens, Lycée Florent Schmitt, Université Paris Dauphine - Psl.
What are some of Jonathan Charbit's interests?
Jonathan Charbit has interest in Baker And Mckenzie, Paris Dauphine University, Screenpush, Paris, Diamant, Erasmus, Which Wich (Sandwich Shop), University Of California, Gilad Shalit, Gide Loyrette Nouel.
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Jonathan Charbit has skills like Recherche Juridique, Contentieux Commercial, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Entertainment, Anglais, Gouvernance D'entreprise, Corporate Law, International Business Law, Business Law, Entertainment Law, Entertainment Industry.
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