Goodmans LLP
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Goodmans LLP is a leading firm in the sporting sector for bet-the-farm sports matters such as complex M&A. The team advises local, national and international clients in the sports industry from professional sports teams to ownership groups, broadcasters, leagues, esports teams and gaming organizations. Its corporate-focused practice advises on purchases and sales of sports franchises, equity and debt financing, arena and stadium development, endorsements and sponsorships as well as licensing, broadcasting and ticketing. The team are also adept at assisting with league formations, governance and approvals. The team is led in Toronto by firm chair Dale Lastman and Brad Ross, both experts in transactional sports law matters, who bring strength to M&A, corporate finance and governance matters involving numerous professional sports entities. Tara Hunt is noted for her work on public and private M&A for sports clients.
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Key clients
- Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
- Larry Tannenbaum / Kilmer Sports Ventures
Work highlights
Acting as counsel to Kilmer Sports Ventures, part of the Kilmer Group, a multi-generational platform for business development and investment, and is advising on its acquisition of the “Toronto Tempo”, the first Women's National Basketball Association franchise awarded outside of the United States.