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BCLP

Sports Law

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Sports Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

BCLP offers a highly capable team that maintains a strong sports law practice that is international in scope. The law firm adeptly advises on significant anti-doping mandates for anti-doping agencies and sporting organizations. It is respected for its work with international sporting bodies and domestic minor leagues as well as emerging sports. Other areas of expertise include naming rights, sponsorship agreements, stadium development and corporate transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • BCLP represented the NCAA in concussion, CTE and other sports-injury claims in state and federal courts nationwide.

Strengths

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  • The team has a strong understanding of our business, which allows them to provide practical, actionable advice tailored to our operations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Schmidt
    Christopher Schmidt

    Christopher Schmidt

    Co-leader of the firm's sports litigation practice, Christopher Schmidt boasts considerable experience in handling high profile litigation in the sports space, with notable strength in advising on concussion claims.

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  • Ryan Davis
    Ryan Davis

    Ryan Davis

    Ryan Davis is co-leader of the firm's sports, media and entertainment group. A key component of his broad-based sports practice lies in handling naming rights transactions. He also boasts experience in high profile personal injury disputes.

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