Atty. Arthur Evrensel

Atty. Arthur Evrensel

Founding partner with 28 years of experience providing legal counsel in the areas of content creation, entertainment, TV and motion picture production, financing and distribution, digital media, animation and licensing. Extensive experience in structuring the financing and distribution of international TV series and motion picture co-productions and co-ventures.

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About Arthur Evrensel at a glance

Arthur Evrensel is a entertainment attorney, practicing at Michael, Evrensel & Pawar LLP. Admitted to practice in British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia. Educated at McGill University (LL.B, 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — "Outstanding Achievement Award" in 2018 from The Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia. (2026).

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  • Founding partner with 28 years of experience providing legal counsel in the areas of content creation, entertainment, TV and motion picture production, financing and distribution, digital media, animation and licensing
  • Extensive experience in structuring the financing and distribution of international TV series and motion picture co-productions and co-ventures
  • Exclusively represents content producers, financiers, writers, animation studios, performers, distributors, studios and private investors involved in filmed entertainment and digital media
  • Published numerous articles on financing and international co-productions
  • Peer-rated as "Most Frequently Recommended" by Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory, recognized in the "Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada" compiled by LEXPERT and recognized in Euromoney's "Guide to the World's Leading Technology, Media and Telecommunications Lawyers
  • Member of the Board of Directors of Lionsgate Entertainment since 2001
  • Contributing Editor (2001-2007) of the Entertainment Agreements volume of "Canadian Forms & Precedents" published by Butterworths. he has presented at conferences/seminars in Canada, the US, China and England
  • Lectured at McGill University, University of British Columbia and University of Victoria

Practice Areas Explained

Arthur Evrensel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Arthur Evrensel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Arthur Evrensel focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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Arthur Evrensel's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — "Outstanding Achievement Award" in 2018 from The Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia.; Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert/American Lawyer; Best Lawyers in America — Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada..

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Education

LL.B
McGill University
- 1985

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Outstanding Achievement Award" in 2018 from The Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia.
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert/American Lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Entertainment Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Entertainment Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Entertainment Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Entertainment Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Entertainment Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia

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