Showcasing particularly expertise in naming rights deals for sports stadiums, clubs and teams, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner proficiently handles a range of mergers, acquisitions and sponsorship matters in the sports industry. The group is also strong in arbitration, mediation, and bankruptcy litigation, including industry specific litigation such as concussion litigation within college and professional football. Ryan Davis in St Louis and Steven Smith in Colorado Springs are the duo leading the team and both act in cross-border acquisitions of sports entities, as well as in contractual and class action disputes. Davis in particular is key for the group’s activity in naming rights, sponsorship and media deals. Douglas Mishkin is a go-to for matters related to US gambling laws, while Richard Young in Colorado Springs has a particularly strong reputation in anti-doping matters.
L'éditorial du Legal 500
Distinctions
La satisfaction du client: Facturation et efficacité
La satisfaction du client: NPS ®
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- 'They are personable and relatable. They explain things in a manner that is easy to understand. Very trustworthy with confidential information.'
- 'They are long-standing colleagues and that's invaluable. Steve Smith and Suzanne Crespo are a joy to work with. Anthony George is clear, direct, and friendly.'
Clients clés
- 31 National Hockey League Clubs
- Major League Baseball (MLB)
- Major League Soccer (MLS)
- National Football League
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
- Various corporate sponsors, including Acrisure, Airbnb, Dolby, and Energizer
- Various sports organizations including Ladies’ Professional Golf Association
- Big West Conference
- The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee
- Various Minor League Baseball Clubs
- Horse Racing Integrity & Welfare Unit
Points forts
Represented NCAA in a significant jury trial for the NCAA in the notoriously difficult venue of Philadelphia.
Represented USOPC and the U.S. Figure Skating Federation (USFS), in a CAS appeal by the Russian Skating Federation, Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) and its skating team from the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games of the International Skating Union’s (ISU) decision to take the gold medal from the ROC and award it to the U.S. team.
Represented Sportradar in multiple transactional matters – mostly recently including its high-profile agreement to acquire the business assets of XLMedia.
Responsable de la pratique
Ryan Davis
Steve Smith
Autres avocats clés
Anthony George
Christopher Schmidt
Suzanne Crespo
Rich Young
Jonathan Potts