Winston Taylor houses a team of lawyers capable of handling a diverse client base of athletes, leagues, and player associations navigate complex and high-profile litigations and transactions. Operating out of New York, the firm is an established port of call for contentious mandates, guiding clients through arbitration proceedings and cases that reach the Supreme Court. Representative work demonstrating this expertise includes representing former college athletes in antitrust litigation against the NCAA. The group is jointly led by David Feher, a go-to lawyer for player salary matters; Jeffrey Kessler, who routinely guides players, player unions, and agencies through landmark disputes; and David Greenspan, who is well acquainted with the intricacies of antitrust litigation. Jonathan Amoona is sought after by sports agents and agencies on both contentious and transactional matters, while Alan Hoffman leads the sports financing offering. Adam Dale continues to support players' associations across baseball, basketball, and football.
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‘The Winston & Strawn team has continuously over delivered across every aspect of our relationship.'
'We go to Jonathan Amoona for anything and everything. Beyond the incredible legal counsel across everything from mergers & acquisitions, general counseling, and beyond; the incredible service has stood out from the very first time we met. Jonathan and everyone we work with is available 24/7 and prioritize our work as if they are part of our in-house team. The most impressive part is the quality of the work that goes hand in hand with the service.’
‘Everyone we interact with and work with is best-in-class. Jonnathan Amoona has been our go to go Partner for all matters at Winston & Strawn. Jonathan is a consummate professional and has been a critical component to launching our core business and investments across sports, media and entertainment.'
'The service and quality is unparalleled to other law firms. The team is always available, no matter what or when. They have our interests and goals as a top priority and whenever we work with them, we know it will be delivered at the highest quality level.’
Key clients
- Relevant Sports Group, LLC
- Classes of NCAA Athletes
- Cangrejeros Baseball Club, LLC
- Patrick Fitzgerald
- Class of Professional Swimmers
- Major League Baseball Players Association
- 23XI Racing & Front Row Racing
- United Talent Agency
- National Football League Players Association
- JPMorgan Chase Bank
Work highlights
Represented Relevent Sports in the appeal of its action alleging FIFA and USSF violated Sherman Act Section 1 by enacting and enforcing a market-allocation agreement.
Secured an historic settlement of US$2.75B+ in back-damages for current and former college-athlete clients, plus billions more for current and future athletes, in antitrust litigation brought against the NCAA stemming from practices concerning name, image, and likeness compensation; academic achievement awards; and “pay-for-play” rules.
Representing Cangrejeros Baseball Club and its owner in their antitrust and civil-rights action against Puerto Rico’s professional-baseball league and team operators for group boycott.
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Practice head
David Feher; Jeffrey Kessler; David Greenspan
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Amoona; Adam Dale; Alan Hoffman; Neha Vyas