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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Sports Law

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Sports Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has a highly regarded practice that boasts notable strength in both litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to the sports industry. The law firm has noteworthy strength in handling transactional matters and advising investors and sports companies in high value M&A and financings. It also brings expertise to corporate matters, media rights issues and stadium developments, and maintains a diverse client roster made up of leagues, associations, athletes and media groups.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP advised Hillspire in its $150 million investment in the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Strengths

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  • The team is made up of savvy business thinkers, they are commercial and will quickly understand our point of view.

    Sports Law respondentUSA

  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has exceptional commercial nous and the ability to find practical solutions to complex issues in a non-divisive manner.

    Sports Law respondentUSA

  • The firm is very communicative, easy to get a hold of and has a great working style. The team has gone above and beyond to build the human touch into the work process.

    Sports Law respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard Birns
    Richard Birns

    Richard Birns

    Cochair of the firm's sports law practice, Richard Birns demonstrates the capability to handle a broad spectrum of issues. He boasts a varied client list that ranges from major teams to institutional investors.

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  • Stefan dePozsgay
    Stefan dePozsgay

    Stefan dePozsgay

    Stefan DePoszgay is an expert corporate practitioner within the sports law space. He is frequently sought by investment firms to advise on mergers and acquisitions with international elements.

    • Stefan understands how business gets done and always protects his clients.

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