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ArentFox Schiff
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Fielding a ‘business-minded and practical’ team, ArentFox Schiff specializes in advising on franchise acquisitions, arena and stadium leases and licenses, as well as gaming and esports matters. The practice also routinely advises on contentious matters and has a record of handling cases related to invasion of privacy, defamation, and commercial disparagement issues. San Francisco-based Richard Brand leads the team and regularly supports clients with media rights agreements and naming rights-related matters. In Los Angeles, Maidie Oliveau has developed a strong reputation for advising on sponsorships and event-related rights, whilst New York-based Eric Fishman and Stephen Hanson maintain close client relationships with advertising agencies, start-ups, and major sports leagues. Boston-based lawyer Wesley Gee is an expert on financing matters, and Zachary Welsh, who practices from San Francisco, focuses on representing clients in connection with franchise acquisition agreements.
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‘For every legal issue we've worked on with AFS, there has been an expert with deep industry knowledge to bring to the table.’
‘The AFS team is business-minded and practical in their legal advice. They point out the legal issues, explain them in an understandable manner, and help us work through issues in a way that fits our business needs and future growth initiatives. ’
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Key clients
- Tampa Bay Rays
- SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park
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Work highlights
- Represented the Tampa Bay Rays in connection with a deal to transform the 86-acre site of the team’s current stadium to a new ballpark and mixed-use development after reaching an agreement with the City of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County.
- Advised Kevin Durant and his entities, including Boardroom, on various endorsement, intellectual property, and business deals.
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