Kirkland Represents 21st Century Fox in its Sale of Star China TV to China Media Capital

Kirkland & Ellis represents 21st Century Fox in its sale of a 47 percent stake in Star China TV to its joint venture partner, China Media Capital. The sale was announced on January 2, 2014. Star China operates three 24-hour Mandarin channels: Xing Kong, Xing Kong International and Channel [V] Mainland China, as well as the Fortune Star Chinese movie library.

The team was led by corporate partners Nicholas Norris and Steven Tran, with assistance from corporate associates Joey Chau and Anthony Chan, and debt finance partner Ashley Young and associate Aly Kassam.