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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Sports Law

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Sports Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

The sports law team at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is regularly engaged by major sports leagues, team owners and other stakeholders in the sports industry on a wide range of matters in both the transactional and contentious arenas. The law firm is also highly experienced at representing individual athletes in some of the most high profile issues facing the world of sports today.

Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton LLP represented Fédération Française de Tennis in a class action antitrust lawsuit brought by the Professional Tennis Players Association.

Strengths

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton has great expertise in complex matters among professional sports clients and they provide valuable input on challenges and strategies.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4William H. Taft V
    Band 4William H. Taft V

    William H. Taft V

    William Taft of Debevoise & Plimpton has a broad litigation practice that sees him instructed by high profile sport brands and associations. He is well versed in a wide variety of contentious matters including cases involving RICO legislation. Taft is also expert in negotiating collective bargaining agreements.

    • William is an outstanding litigator and trusted advisor who immerses himself in our business and brings sophistication, perspective, depth and nuance.

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