USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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Provided by Herrick Feinstein LLP
Herrick's experienced sports lawyers are nimble in addressing the ever changing and evolving issues associated with the sports industry landscape. Herrick provides its sports clients with solution-based, customized representation across a broad platform of transactions including joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, senior secured, mezzanine and convertible debt financings, equity raises, public/private sector stadium development and financing, transfers of ownership interests, media rights agreements and sports betting operations. Advising on these transactions has resulted in the creation of novel and innovative value-driven business approaches and structures.
Herrick’s sports law group focuses on the myriad of corporate, real estate, tax, litigation, intellectual property, government relations and litigation aspects of sports law. Herrick’s lawyers also provide pragmatic counselling on the day-to-day operations of sports businesses – advising on player and personnel issues, capital arrangements, concession agreements, advertising contracts, and prominent title sponsorships for major stadium and arena events. The group also represents team owners, executives and athletes in their outside investment activities, as well as in their tax and personal planning concerns.
Provided by Chambers
Herrick, Feinstein LLP is recognized for its work with prominent names in American sports, including teams, leagues and investors. The law firm provides counsel on complex disputes and daily advisory needs across a number of sports. It regularly advises on multimillion-dollar financing and refinancing deals. The firm offers extensive experience in entertainment and intellectual property transactions.
Provided by Chambers
Herrick, Feinstein LLP represented the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority in the ownership transfer of Pimlico Race Course.
Provided by Chambers
The firm provides personalized partner attention, strong domain knowledge of the sports industry, and is always laser focused and practical.
It has a strong team with good coverage, capable of bringing in the right expertise when things get particularly complex.
Its responsiveness, strategic advice, and ability to anticipate challenges are instrumental in successfully closing deals and positioning us for sustainable growth.
Provided by Chambers
Cochair of the firm's sports group, Irwin Kishner has extensive experience of handling large scale corporate transactions in the sports space. He also possesses additional expertise in advising leagues, teams and media organizations on development and media rights agreements, among other issues.
Irwin is commercial and solution-oriented. He has really broad knowledge, he has seen everything and always has an educated point of view. He can draw on a real wealth of experience.
Head of Sports Law
Provided by Herrick Feinstein LLP
Avery Mehlman
Daniel Etna
Ronald Levine
Belinda Schwartz
Louis Tuchman
Fred Green
Eric Stabler
Barry Werbin
Liliana Chang
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