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Proskauer Rose has a strong bench of seasoned practitioners, with enviable experience in large-scale M&A, complex financing, real estate matters, media rights issues and labor and employment negotiations. Acts for an outstanding portfolio of clients, with experience advising major leagues, investors into varied sports ventures and leading sports teams. Also offers broad litigation capabilities, which includes handling employment and discrimination disputes.
Work Highlights
- Proskauer represented Major League Soccer in its agreements with Lionel Messi to play for Inter Miami FC.
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"Proskauer Rose is excellent from top to bottom."
"The team has incredible expertise."
"The practitioners are prominent players in the space."
"Proskauer Rose is excellent from top to bottom."
"The team has incredible expertise."
"The practitioners are prominent players in the space."
Notable Practitioners
Bradley Ruskin maintains an excellent reputation for his litigation capabilities within the sports industry, and is sought out by prominent associations and leagues for representation in an array of contentious proceedings. He routinely handles antitrust and breach of contract disputes.
"A strong advocate who gives practical advice."
Jon Oram brings considerable expertise to an impressive range of sports law matters. He is often called upon to represent leagues, committees and investors in joint ventures, expansions and sponsorship agreements.
"Jon is an excellent lawyer and is very well respected."
Joseph Leccese maintains an excellent corporate practice within the sports industry, advising on matters such as arena developments, M&A and PE investments.
"Joe has an incredible breadth of experience in the sports industry and uses it to provide thoughtful, strategic advice."
Wayne Katz is particularly adept at advising on corporate matters within the sports industry, bringing deep expertise to transactional mandates such as team financings, stadium developments and ownership transfers.
Christine Lazatin is experienced in representing the NBA and NHL, adeptly advising on corporate transactions within the sports industry. She demonstrates notable strengths in managing financings for teams, leagues, and institutional investors.
"Christine is an excellent attorney."
Elise Bloom routinely represents clients in class actions. She has has considerable experience of handling disputes concerning wage and hour claims, as well as allegations of age discrimination.
Jason Krochak is highlighted for his ability to advise leagues and private equity firms on a number of issues, such as licensing agreements, acquisitions and league expansions. He has further expertise in sports betting matters.
"Jason is a fantastic lawyer."
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