The Chicago-based team at Katten often assists clients in the purchase and sale of sports franchises, television and radio broadcast agreements, and arena construction. It draws on strength from its tax, private credit, employment, and real estate teams to support clients. Team head Adam Klein is supported by Daniel Render, noted for his work on transactional matters, and real estate go-to Jason Gorczynski. Valentina Famparska is the key name for tax related matters.
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Clients clés

  • Baltimore Ravens and M&T Bank Stadium
  • Charlotte Hornets
  • Chicago Bulls
  • Chicago Sports Network (CHSN)
  • Cleveland Browns
  • Dallas Mavericks
  • Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Golden State Warriors / Golden State Valkyries
  • Larry H. Miller Company / Salt Lake Bees

Points forts

  • Katten represented an investment group headed by Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz in the acquisition of a majority stake in the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning from Jeffrey Vinik and Arctos Sports Partners.
  • Katten represented the Cleveland Browns and its stadium in their 20-year partnership with Huntington National Bank (Huntington Bank) that includes naming rights to the Browns’ stadium, now called “Huntington Bank Field.”
  • Katten represented the Milwaukee Bucks in an investment by Junior Bridgeman in the Bucks’ ownership group.

Avocats

Responsable de la pratique

Adam Klein

Autres avocats clés

Daniel Render; Jason Gorczynski; Benzion Westreich; Valentina Famparska; Meena Dev Sidhu; Josh Lewis; Ethan Asofsky