Noël Lohr Arbaut
Company
LHR Law, Inc. is a professional law corporation providing the services of Noël Lohr Arbaut (formerly Noël C. Lohr), a prominent expert in the financing and distribution of filmed entertainment, as well as the structuring and operation of businesses that independently develop, finance, produce, sell or distribute such content. Noël's objective is to provide her clients with “big firm” quality legal representation with the added insight and practicality of an experienced business executive and the nimbleness of an “indie” service provider.
Experience
Noël brings over 30 years of entertainment industry experience, spanning diverse roles in both business and legal spheres. Throughout her career, she has navigated and orchestrated complex financial transactions, including debt and equity investments, corporate and motion picture project financings, strategic partnerships, and more. Her expertise also extends to negotiating and managing entertainment transactions across the spectrum, representing lenders, borrowers, investors, producers, and management teams.
In addition to her transactional prowess, Noël is a skilled advisor in structuring independent entertainment ventures and overseeing their day-to-day operations. She excels in developing and executing comprehensive business strategies, conducting rigorous project analysis, and guiding projects from inception through to distribution. Her hands-on approach ensures projects are meticulously structured and effectively greenlit, fostering success in the competitive entertainment landscape.
Practice
Noël counsels and guides independent filmed entertainment producers and financiers across a spectrum of vital areas. She embraces her role as a true "counselor," whether she's closing deals, offering strategic advice on business or legal matters, aiding in business plan development, or connecting clients with key industry contacts. Her dedication lies in empowering clients to navigate complexities and achieve their goals in the dynamic world of entertainment. Noël started her solo practice in 2019, which provides her the flexibility and freedom to provide her clients with quality personal representation on a more cost effective basis. Before that, she was Of Counsel to Raines Feldman LLP in Century City, the Managing Director of Incentive Filmed Entertainment, LLC, the General Counsel of Intermedia Film and a practicing attorney with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP and White & Case, LLP.