Leveraging the firm’s capabilities in PE, M&A and TMT matters, Latham & Watkins‘s portfolio includes handling commercial and partnership agreements for major sports events, as well as advising on financings and acquisitions. Led by Jean-Luc Juhan, who is well regarded for his wealth of experience in sponsoring agreements, liciencing issues, and rights distribution, the team frequently advises on topics such as stadium naming rights deals, television broadcast agreements, and the distribution of sports content through social media platforms.
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Key clients
- Fortress Investment Group
- International Olympic Committee
- Ligue Française de Football
- Olympique de Marseille
Work highlights
Advised the IOC on issues concerning the staging of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, including evaluation of contracts and legal guarantees.
Advised a client as it acted as main lender to Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux on its in-court restructuring through the adoption of a cross-class cram-down plan, a first in the French professional football industry.
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Practice head
Jean-Luc Juhan