Katten is equipped to handle a broad range of mandates across the sports sector, spanning equity investments, media rights agreements, and stadium construction. Leveraging their multi-disciplinary expertise, the team acts for major league franchises, private equity funds, and broadcasters. The practice is co-led by Adam Klein and Daniel Render, both established points of contact for structuring team acquisitions and sponsorship agreements. Jason Gorczynski has considerable experience advising across the full lifecycle of stadium developments, while Josh Lewis has a strong portfolio handling the full spectrum of corporate mandates for sports franchises. All mentioned lawyers are based in the Chicago office.
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Key clients
- Baltimore Ravens and M&T Bank Stadium
- Charlotte Hornets buyer group
- Chicago Bulls NChicago Sports Network
- Chicago White Sox
- Cleveland Browns
- Columbus Crew
- Dallas Mavericks
- Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz
- Goldman Sachs
- Golden State Warriors / Golden State Valkyries
- Inter Miami CF
- Larry H. Miller Company / Salt Lake Bees
Work highlights
Representing Inter Miami CF and Miami Freedom Park, LLC in structuring and financing the development of a new 25,000-seat stadium in coordination with the development and financing of Miami Freedom Park.
Represented the Chicago White Sox on a long-term ownership investment agreement with Justin Ishbia, founding partner of Shore Capital Partners.
Representing the Athletics MLB team in connection with its relocation from Oakland to Las Vegas and a related capital raise.
Practice head
Adam Klein; Daniel Render
Other key lawyers
Jason Gorczynski; Josh Lewis; Ethan Asofsky