Gowling WLG

Gowling WLG centres its sports law practice on advising athletes, leagues, teams, rightsholders, sponsors and investors on commercial, IP, tax, and corporate issues. The team has advised on key issues such as arena refinancing and major stadium redevelopment projects. It advises on a range of domestic sporting issues but has also been active in overseas international sporting events. Susan Abramovitch spearheads the Toronto team and is well-versed in representing sports federations including football, hockey and rugby organizations as well as Olympic organizations, professional athletes and sporting brands. She is sought out for her expertise on commercial transactions, disputes, sponsorships, endorsements and IP. Ryan Steeves is a name to note, utilizing his experience as a former professional hockey player to advise on IP issues in the sports sector.