Gibson Dunn Advises Kevin Hart on Strategic Partnership with Authentic Brands Group
Firm News | January 7, 2026
Gibson Dunn advised Kevin Hart, whose work across comedy, film and television, digital and print platforms, and brand-building has made him one of the most impactful figures in modern entertainment, on his strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group to establish a long-term platform for the ownership, management, and global expansion of the Kevin Hart brand.
The Gibson Dunn corporate team was led by partners Benyamin Ross and Taylor Hathaway-Zepeda and included associates Blaine Roth, Haley Moritz, Elise Widerlite, and Yaz Kaveh. Partner Steve Tsoneff and associate Jacqueline Malzone advised on entertainment and intellectual property matters, and partners Eric Sloan and Matt Donnelly and associate David Horton advised on tax.