Providing an extensive range of services within the sporting space, the Katten practice is capable of offering both transactional and contentious advice to major sporting leagues, stadium developers and financial institutions. Adam Klein leads the Chicago-based team and specializes in assisting with minority investments, M&A, and debt financing transactions, while Daniel Render offers bespoke advice to clients on media rights and sponsorship agreements from the Los Angeles office. Also in Chicago, Jason Gorczynski is knowledgeable in commercial real estate transactions, and Valentina Famparska primarily concentrates on leveraged buyouts and private equity investments.
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Key clients
- Baltimore Ravens
- M&T Bank Stadium
- Charlotte Hornets buyer group
- Golden State Warriors
- Goldman Sachs
- Keystone Sports and Entertainment LLC
- Larry H. Miller Company
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Milwaukee Bucks
- New York Islanders
- Oakland Athletics
- Seattle Kraken
- Silver Chalice
- The United States Soccer Federation
Work highlights
- Advised the ownership group on the acquisition of the Charlotte Hornets NBA team from Michael Jordan.
- Advised the Baltimore Ravens and M&T Bank Stadium on negotiating a long-term ticketing agreement and sponsorship agreement opposite SeatGeek.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Adam Klein