McDermott Will & Schulte holds a strong book of work across a wide array of practice areas, ranging from advising on high-value transactions to structuring sponsorship agreements. Leveraging their broad expertise across the industry, the team acts for a deep roster of athletes, governing bodies, and private investors. Leadership responsibilities are split between Thomas Conagahan and Alexei Cowett in Washington DC, who focus on transactional and corporate governance mandates, respectively, and Los Angeles-based Maria Rodriguez, who is well acquainted with the intricacies of employment disputes. Julie Kwon, based in San Francisco, regularly guides clients through the tax aspects of high-value transactions.
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Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
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Key clients
- AC Brands
- Aditya Mittal / Mittal Family Trusts
- Acrew Capital / Theresia Gouw
- Calvin Ford
- Kewsong Lee
- Monumental Sports & Entertainment
- Octagon
- Ruin Game Events
- SC30, Inc.
- Steph and Ayesha Curry
- Sweet July
- TaylorMade Golf Company
Work highlights
Advising Aditya Mittal and the trustees of the Mittal family trusts in the landmark $6.1 billion acquisition of the Boston Celtics.
Advising Calvin Ford on his acquisition of a controlling stake in Livingston FC and his appointment as Chairman of the Scottish Premiership club.
Advising Theresia Gouw on her equity investment in the Buffalo Bills, one of the first private-equity-backed limited partner transactions permitted under the NFL’s new ownership rules.
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Practice head
Thomas Conaghan; Maria Rodriguez; Alexei Cowett
