The sports industry’s legal playing field is as dynamic as the games themselves. From combating guerrilla marketing to safeguarding athlete rights across both men’s and women’s sports, the stakes are higher than ever before. Morgan Lewis delivers tactical legal counsel that helps clients sieze opportunities while navigating regulatory flux.
Forward-Thinking Legal Strategies
Our sports law team takes a 360° view in addressing the multifaceted needs of governing bodies and event organizers. We develop legal strategies that protect client interests and foster growth across an industry that is constantly reinventing itself. Our lawyers advise on:
- Countering unauthorized marketing and broadcast piracy
- Developing protocols for athlete safety and personal branding rights
- Guiding clients through league restructurings and market expansions
- Resolving disputes and litigation involving cutting-edge sports technologies in the United States and around the world
Game-Changing Transactions
Our transactional practice covers the full range of deals crucial to the industry’s vitality and growth. We provide end-to-end legal counsel on sports-related:
- Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances
- Stadium financings, including public-private collaborations
- Media rights and streaming contracts
- Sponsorship and vendor partnerships
Safeguarding Sports Legacies
When disputes arise or regulatory challenges take hold, we stand ready to defend clients before US courts and international dispute resolution forums. Our sports litigation and dispute resolution experience includes:
- Mediating labor relations issues and resolving employment conflicts
- Safeguarding intellectual property through strategic litigation
- Antitrust compliance across complex league structures
- Managing crises to help protect hard-earned reputations