Department profile
Sidley Austin LLP

Sports Law

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Sidley Austin LLP

Rankings

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Sports Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin LLP has a strong team that has excellent transactional and corporate capabilities. Acting for teams, leagues and investors, the law firm advises on complex cross-border M&A as well as on financings and joint ventures. It also offers further prowess in representing governments and universities in facility matters, including naming rights and stadium development.

Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin LLP represented Angel City FC in a $300 million controlling stake acquisition and investment by Willow Bay and Bob Iger.

Strengths

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  • When we work with them, we know right away that they will provide good counsel and the process will be smooth.

    Sports Law respondentUSA
  • They understand the key issues and focus their clients and counterparties on the issues that matter most in a deal.

    Sports Law respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Irwin P Raij
    Band 2Irwin P Raij

    Irwin P Raij

    Cochair of the firm's entertainment, sports and media group, Irwin Raij is well equipped to advise teams, investors and public entities on an array of transactional mandates relating to the sports industry, including M&A, joint ventures and stadium development plans.

    • He has seen all of the trends and different markets play out, so he can draw on that experience.

      Sports Law respondentUSA
    • He brings a breadth of experience across stadium, commercial, M&A and other sports matters.

      Sports Law respondentUSA
  • Band 3Charles H Baker
    Band 3Charles H Baker

    Charles H Baker

    Cochair of the firm's entertainment, sports and media group, Charles Baker advises investors, clubs and private individuals on a broad scope of transactional mandates within the sports space.

Ranked Individuals at Sidley Austin LLP (2)

USA - Nationwide

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