Eric Andalman

Eric Andalman is a seasoned legal and strategic advisor with a focus on sports transactions of all kinds, including mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, dispositions, venue development, and financing of major sports and entertainment venues and other complex projects.

Mr. Andalman advises on mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions involving NFL, NBA, MLS, MLB, and UEFA teams, leagues, and related assets, guiding clients through deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation of definitive agreements, and closing. Eric has also negotiated, drafted, and advised on architectural, construction, and consultancy agreements for more than $25 billion in new development, construction, and renovations of NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, UEFA, and NCAA venues and ancillary developments, including more than 25 arenas, stadiums, and training centers. Eric also counsels sports and entertainment clients on issues relating to the procurement, design, development, and construction of venue projects as well as issues relating to real estate, financing, and use of facilities. He also counsels sports and entertainment industry clients on a broad variety of matters, including team and league transactions, venue development, sponsorship, naming rights, technology development, retail, food and beverage, project leases, franchise agreements, licenses, and event operations.