Comparative Guide
Sports Law
United States
Irwin A. Kishner, Daniel A. Etna, Alan R. Lyons, Justin Blass & Joel Wagman
In addition to displaying a forte in licensing agreements for a range of clients including sports teams, clubs and authorities, Herrick, Feinstein LLP demonstrates a versatility of sports law expertise, and other key areas of work for the group are joint ventures and employment issues, and debt financing. Irwin Kishner, Daniel Etna, Eric Stabler and corporate governance expert Morris DeFeo are key lawyers in the team. The group has a strong relationship with the New York Yankees, and continues to represent representing Yankee Global Enterprises in private equity matters related to credit facilities. All named lawyers are based in New York.
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Key clients
- New York Yankees; Yankee Global Enterprises LLC, Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network (“YES”)
- Legends Hospitality Management, LLC
- New York Racing Association (“NYRA”)
- LIV Golf (Professional golf tour)
- New York Islanders Hockey Club
- New York Mets; Sterling Equities; Sterling Entertainment Enterprises (“SNY”)
- Avenue Capital Group
- Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc
- D.C. United
- Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority
Work highlights
Represented Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority in the transfer of ownership of Pimlico Race Course from The Stronach Group to the State of Maryland.
Represented Avenue Sports Fund as lead investor in the acquisition of the U.S. team in the global sailing league SailGP.
Assisted Legends in a new 10-year multimedia rights partnership with Florida State University Athletics, expanding the relationship between FSU Athletics and Legends.
Practice head
Irwin A. Kishner; Daniel A. Etna; Eric A. Stabler; Morris F. DeFeo, Jr.