DLA Piper LLP (US)

Corporate; Media, Sport and Entertainment; Private Equity

Partner

Richard Rubano has extensive experience advising clients worldwide on matters related to sports, media and entertainment, including buyers, sellers and sports franchises in the National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, United Soccer League, and various European football leagues.

Richard's practice in the MSE sector encompasses (i) acquisitions and sales of controlling and non-controlling stakes in sports franchises and media and entertainment properties, (ii), stadium finance and development projects, (iii) formation of joint ventures through a variety of business entities, and (iv) other strategic transactions (including those related to emerging technologies, like over-the-top platforms and networks).

In addition to his work in the MSE sector, Richard has led numerous transactions in other industries, including structuring and negotiating mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, controlling and non-controlling equity investments and recapitalizations in the broader PE and M&A markets. Richard also acts as an advisor to the firm's clients on a wide range of general business law and governance matters.

J.D., Fordham University School of Law; B.A., Fordham University