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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Sports Law

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Rankings

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Sports Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP's growing sports practice advises a range of players in the sports space, from leagues to investors. It counsels on acquisitions, financings, naming rights and sponsorships, while also offering strong litigation capabilities, primarily in antitrust and commercial litigation.

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Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP advised Mark Walter on his $10 billion acquisition of a majority stake in the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers.

Strengths

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell stands out for its creativity. There is no matter too complex for this group, and there is no objective for which it is unwilling to work to solve.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jon Oram
    Jon Oram

    Jon Oram

    Jon Oram brings considerable expertise to an impressive range of sports law matters. He is often called upon to represent leagues, committees and investors in joint ventures, expansions and sponsorship agreements.

    • Jon is highly responsive, hardworking and effective. In the sports advisory ecosystem, he is one of the best and most trusted advisers.

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