Sports Law
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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About
Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Skadden has one of the pre-eminent sports law practices in the country. We have successfully handled high-stakes matters for, among others, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, the National Football League, Major League Baseball, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the PGA TOUR, the United States Tennis Association and the Arena Football League, including litigation, antitrust, intellectual property, corporate, transactional, labor, insurance, player health safety, anti-doping and league governance issues. We also have represented numerous individual major league teams and their owners in general litigation, player disputes, mergers, acquisitions, stadium financings, venue leases, sponsorship agreements, corporate financings and project finance work.
Our attorneys have a thorough understanding of the legal challenges that can arise in the sports world and the best approaches for addressing those issues. We serve as a principal outside counsel to both the NBA and NHL and have been involved in nearly every major legal decision affecting these leagues for more than two decades. Additionally, we have played a principal role in many of the most high-profile disputes on behalf of professional and amateur sports organizations and teams.
Chambers Review
Skadden has a highly renowned sports law practice with standout capabilities in a diverse range of contentious and noncontentious matters. Offers exceptional proficiency in litigious concerns, with noteworthy experience in antitrust disputes, IP and labor-related issues. Also knowledgeable about commercial transactions, licensing agreements and financing. Recognized not only for representing individual teams and owners, but also for acting as principal outside counsel to the NBA and NHL. Adept at advising on sports betting-related matters.
Work Highlights
- Skadden handled PGA Tour's antitrust case, Jones et al v PGA Tour, in California's Northern District Court.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Skadden's team provides high-level advice."
"Its practitioners are hard-working, smart, extremely knowledgeable and have great practical experience."
"Skadden has the skill and capacity to handle complex issues."
"Skadden's team provides high-level advice."
"Its practitioners are hard-working, smart, extremely knowledgeable and have great practical experience."
"Skadden has the skill and capacity to handle complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
Cochair of the sports law practice Anthony Dreyer is highly adept at advising on IP matters relating to the sports industry. He is held in particularly high regard among major leagues and associations, such as the NHL and NFL.
"Anthony provides advice on a range of matters and has a deep understanding of the industry."
"He is one of the leading sports law attorneys, particularly in the field of intellectual property."
"Anthony is an excellent litigator."
Karen Lent is particularly adept at representing sports associations and teams in proceedings relating to personal injury claims and antitrust disputes.
"Karen is a remarkable attorney that provides great advice and counsel."
"She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced."
Thaddeus Hartmann is notably adept at advising clients on high-profile mergers and acquisitions in the space.
Ranked Lawyers at
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