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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Sports Law

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

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Sports Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP provides broad multidisciplinary expertise to service teams, leagues, owners and investors. The law firm leverages transactional and corporate abilities to assist on M&A and joint ventures. It is also adept in handling litigation matters and investigations. Offering additional skill in real estate matters, the firm represents stadium developments and financings.

Work Highlights

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  • Sullivan & Cromwell LLP advised the New York Giants on the sale of a non-controlling minority interest in the team and related assets to Julia Koch and her family.

Strengths

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  • They are very knowledgeable and happy to explore multiple paths forward.

    Sports Law respondentUSA
  • The team has a strong understanding of commercial objectives and always focuses on what matters.

    Sports Law respondentUSA
  • Its lawyers are extremely responsive, fantastic writers, super at strategy and able to balance the big picture with the details.

    Sports Law respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Joseph C Shenker
    Band 4Joseph C Shenker

    Joseph C Shenker

    Joseph Shenker is a well-respected corporate practitioner with expert knowledge of sports-related transactional matters.

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