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McDermott Will & Schulte

Sports Law

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McDermott Will & Schulte

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Sports Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Schulte acts for a variety of key sports players, including owners, investors, teams and leagues on transactional matters, as well as tax, real estate, IP and employment issues. The team often handles franchise acquisitions, investments, licensing and sponsorship agreements, as well as employment contracts and disputes.

Notable practitioners

Thomas Conaghan is a key contact.

Work Highlights

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  • McDermott Will & Schulte represented Aditya Mittal and the trustees of the Mittal family trusts in the $6.1 billion acquisition of the Boston Celtics.

Strengths

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  • The folks at McDermott Will & Schulte are knowledgeable and experienced, their reputation precedes them, that helps a lot when negotiating deals.

    Sports Law respondentUSA
  • They have been diligent, timely and thorough in all of the work they've done for me.

    Sports Law respondentUSA

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