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Sports Law - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP has a well-regarded sports law group that acts for a stellar client base in a variety of contentious and non-contentious matters. The law firm has aptitude in a broad array of issues relating to the broadcasting and media space, including the acquisition of sports distribution rights. It offers notable expertise in new media and digital distribution within the sports sector. The firm enjoys an impressive reputation for the diversity of its client base, including sports technology companies, major international bodies such as the IOC, and leagues and teams.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins advised Manchester United PLC in its sale of a significant minority stake for $1.6 billion to INEOS Chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Strengths

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The team worked tirelessly at all hours and weekends to make sure that we had all the information that we needed.

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Latham's attorneys are willing and able to tackle every legal question with practical solutions.

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The team has the ability to think commercially and take a pragmatic approach to problems, and to remain measured, reasonable and respectful in heated negotiations.

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Notable Practitioners

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Adam Sullins
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Adam Sullins
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Global cochair of the firm's entertainment, sports and media practice group, Adam Sullins' broad practice encompasses a range of corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures and broadcast media deals.

Adam is a practical and experienced sports transactional attorney with a nice client manner.

Adam was great. I would give him a 10/10 recommendation.

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Frank A Saviano
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Frank A Saviano
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Frank Saviano is well equipped to advise on a broad range of transactional matters for sports clients. He is sought out by major associations and teams to advise on joint ventures, arena development and M&A.

Frank is very well respected in the industry.

Frank is a friendly, savvy and business-oriented lawyer.

Frank is an encyclopedia of knowledge on NFL rules - having that expertise at your fingertips is such an advantage, to say the least.

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Christopher S Yates
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Christopher S Yates
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Christopher Yates demonstrates considerable strength in representing clients in antitrust disputes. He has extensive experience of handling high-profile class actions.

Christopher has the ability to be practical and bridge communications with non-lawyers.

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Adam Sullins
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Adam Sullins
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Frank A Saviano
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Frank A Saviano
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Christopher S Yates
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Christopher S Yates
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