Loeb & Loeb LLP is adept in the full array of transactions related to media and entertainment within sport, but is especially knowledgeable in financing work and sponsorship right deals for sports clubs, leagues and franchises. The group is also is strong in gaming/social media, and is also increasingly involved in the esports space. Spearheading the group are Arash Khalili and Brian Socolow. Socolow, who is based between Washington DC and New York, has a strong track record of working on complex commercial transactions and business disputes. Khalili in Los Angeles is also strong in corporate and M&A matters in the sport industry, including joint ventures as well as endorsement and licensing deals. Elsewhere, Lisa Wiznitzer is key for sports and entertainment matters.
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Key clients
- T. Rowe Price
- Parsons Xtreme Golf
- Lowe's Companies, Inc.
- Simmons Bank
- Buffalo Bills
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
- Chicago Sports Network
- Dwyane Wade
- Lenovo (United States) Inc.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Arash Khalili; Brian Socolow
Other key lawyers
Seth Rose, Scott Zolke, Brian Heidelberger, Lisa Wiznitzer; Douglas Masters