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Sports Law - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper has an established practice valued for its longstanding expertise in a range of transactional and development matters. The law firm advises an impressive portfolio of sports teams, leagues and broadcasters on a range of complex concerns, with notable expertise in stadium development, financing, employment and real estate mandates. It is able to leverage its impressive global network on cross-border mandates.

Work Highlights

  • DLA Piper LLP represented the San Francisco 49ers in several minority equity stakes transactions, achieving a club valuation of $8.6 billion.

Strengths

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It has an acute understanding of the dynamics of the sports industry, and a team that can explain complex legal matters in simple and digestible ways to facilitate decision-making.

Sports Law respondent
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DLA Piper's market knowledge, deal savviness and breadth of experience are exceptional.

Sports Law respondent
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The team demonstrates world-class customer service, making them a joy to work with and always prompt and thorough with their work.

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter C White
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Peter C White
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Peter White's diverse practice encompasses M&A and real estate issues, as well as contentious proceedings. He is held in high regard among major sports leagues, including the NBA and NFL.

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Mark Whitaker
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Mark Whitaker
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Mark Whitaker maintains a strong reputation in the sports space. He has significant experience advising major associations such as the NHL and NFL on a broad spectrum of corporate transactions.

Mark is a great resource due to his depth of experience with us as a client.

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Richard Allan Rubano
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Global co-chair of DLA Piper's media, sports and entertainment sector, Richard Allan Rubano frequently acts for key industry players such as investors, buyers and sellers, as well as established sports franchises. He displays particular strength in handling high value transactional matters within the sector.

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Peter C White
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Peter C White
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Mark Whitaker
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Mark Whitaker
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Richard Allan Rubano
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