Women’s sports are fast becoming a major asset class as awareness and incomes continue to expand exponentially across the sector. This growth, fueled by significant investment, highlights the importance of truly smart and highly strategic legal counsel for industry players operating worldwide.
Beyond Traditional Legal Services
Our commitment to women’s sports transcends traditional legal representation. We actively contribute to shaping the women’s sports landscape by participating in groundbreaking initiatives, playing a vital role in:
- Negotiating distinctive equal pay agreements that set new industry standards
- Facilitating international player transfers
- Addressing the legalities of the unique challenges female athletes face in global competition
- Advising on the establishment of women’s leagues
We are thought innovators in:
- Structuring innovative revenue-sharing models
- Developing strategies to increase media reach
- Developing sponsorship deals specifically for the women’s sports market
Making the Difference
Having guided women’s sports clients through all types of opportunities since the industry’s inception, we have gained valuable insights that inform our strategic legal advice today. We continue to support women in professional sports through our work with organizations such as the United States Tennis Association and the English Football Association, among many others.
Experience Matters
Our longevity of practice and proven skill across all aspects of the sports industry often result in differentiated and practical legal advice that addresses the full range of business and other challenges worldwide. We are fortunate to have advised on groundbreaking investments and to have been involved in driving significant developments in this unique sector.
In an industry where experience is everything, our know-how speaks for itself. Morgan Lewis has been consistently involved with many important and well-known sporting events, such as the World Cup and the Olympics, as well as a wide array of renowned sports federations and organizations.