Representing a deep roster of sports governing bodies, franchises, and leagues, Akin is well equipped to handle a broad range of matters encompassing both transactional and contentious elements. The team leverages its broader transactional expertise to advise on high-profile commercial partnerships and high-value acquisitions. The group’s leadership team consists of Randall Boe in New York, who represents private credit funds and family offices in franchise transactions, and esports specialist Chris Spicer, based in Los Angeles. Hunter Bates strengthens the firm’s government relations offering from Washington DC.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Key clients

  • Southeastern Conference
  • Monumental Sports & Entertainment
  • OB Global Holdings LLC
  • National Thoroughbred Racing Association
Practice head

Chris Spicer; Randall Boe

Other key lawyers

Hunter Bates