Sony Pictures Television (“SPT”) has announced the acquisition of independent media company Silvergate Media (“Silvergate”) from the management team of Silvergate and from Shamrock Capital, a Los Angeles based investment firm. Silvergate focuses on developing, producing and licensing children’s animation with offices in both London and New York. Latham & Watkins advised SPT in the acquisition with a team led by London corporate partner Robbie McLaren, with London associates Emily Cridland and Andria Varnavides.~~