Latham & Watkins LLP

Russell Hedman is a recognized leader in sports investments and middle-market private equity transactions. He represents clients in high-stakes deals and innovative structures around the world.

Russell is a trusted advisor to private equity sponsors, individuals, family offices, and sports teams in a range of high-stakes matters involving:

• Acquisitions and dispositions of control and minority stakes in teams
• Ownership structures (including partnerships and consortiums), as well as strategy in respect of league approval
• Cross-border sports investments and related multi-jurisdictional considerations
• Expansion franchise transactions and other league-related opportunities
• Startup sports investments and similar transactions in emerging leagues

Russell has advised clients on acquisitions, investments, divestitures, and other transactions across nearly every major league.

He also supports the sports law curriculum at his alma mater, Harvard Law School, contributing to an acquisitions seminar and independent writing project.

Complementing his sports practice, Russell has represented the preeminent private equity sponsors in Colorado for more than a decade.

Russell started his legal career at Latham, working in the New York and Hong Kong offices. Before re-joining Latham, he was a partner at another global law firm.