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Whitfield is at the cutting edge of the business of sports. The Firm represents asset managers, family offices and other investors fueling the growth of institutional capital in the sports industry, as well as teams, ownership groups and strategic companies navigating their most critical legal and commercial matters. With deep experience across media, technology, gaming, hospitality and venue development, Whitfield also advises on the transactions shaping the broader sports ecosystem.
We employ a multidisciplinary approach to sports transactions that extends beyond investments to joint ventures, big-ticket M&A and a wide variety of commercial agreements. Our deep understanding of the dynamics shaping sports law and business – including intellectual property, branding, media and entertainment licensing rights, digitization, complex private and public financing, real estate, labor and collective bargaining efforts, antitrust, and public and governmental relations – enables us to provide our clients with the best game plan for success, on and off the field.
Ranked as a leading firm for Sports Law, 2025
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Whitfield attorneys recognized as Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers, 2025
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Whitfield attorneys recognized in Legal Impact Report, 2024–2025
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- Press Release Whitfield Advises Park Square Capital on Acquisition of Commercial Rights to the FIA World Rally Championship and the FIA European Rally Championship
- Award The Legal 500 U.S. 2026: 69 Whitfield Practice Areas and 302 Attorneys Recognized Watch Video
- Press Release Whitfield Advises Otro on Formation of Crimson Brand Partners with University of Utah
- Award Chambers USA 2026: 133 Whitfield Practice Areas and 316 Attorneys Ranked
- Award Whitfield Awarded “Serbia Deal of the Year” by CEE Legal Matters
- Press Release Whitfield Advises KKR on Strategic Investment in MLS NEXT Pro
- Press Release Whitfield Advises Rip City Rising Ownership Group Led by Tom Dundon on Acquisition of Portland Trail Blazers
- Press Release Whitfield Represents TMRW Sports to Launch New Professional Flag Football League with NFL, World-Class Investors and Athletes
- Award Eleven Whitfield Attorneys Recognized as Leaders in Entertainment, Sports & Media by Lawdragon
- Press Release Whitfield Advises Cleveland WNBA on Expansion of Ownership Group
- Press Release Whitfield Advises Genius Sports on Acquisition of Legend
- Press Release Whitfield Advises on KKR’s $1.4 Billion Acquisition of Arctos
- Press Release Whitfield Advises Banijay Group and Betclic on €1 Billion Senior Secured Notes Offering as Part of Betclic’s Combination with Tipico
- Press Release Whitfield Advises Arctos on Acquisition of Minority Interest in Monumental Sports & Entertainment
- Award Partner Jason Krochak Named a “Sport Sector Power Player” by Financier Worldwide
- Press Release Whitfield Represents Bain Capital on Investment in Concert Golf Partners
- Press Release Whitfield Advises Banijay Group and Betclic on €3 Billion Financing to Combine Betclic and Tipico
- Press Release Leading Sports Attorney Jason Krochak Joins Whitfield & Crane
- Press Release Top Sports Lawyer Frank Saviano Joins Whitfield & Crane
- Press Release Whitfield Advises Disney on Antitrust Issues Related to Acquisition of NFL Network
- Press Release Whitfield Advises Sport Clubs Company on Initial Public Offering on Saudi Exchange
- Press Release Whitfield Advises Malala Yousafzai and Asser Malik on Launch of Recess Capital
- Press Release Whitfield Advises Genius Sports in the Expansion and Extension of its Strategic Partnership with the National Football League
- Press Release Whitfield Advises RAM Spezia Holdings on Acquisition of Spezia Calcio
- Press Release Whitfield Advises David Gandler on Acquisition of Majority Stake in Leyton Orient F.C.
- Press Release Whitfield Advises Verdane on Merger of Urban Sports Club and Wellhub
- Press Release Whitfield Advises BC Partners-Backed United Group on Sale of SBB Serbia, Net TV Plus Business and Sports Broadcasting Rights for Western Balkans
- Press Release Whitfield Advises Fulham Football Club in Connection with Redevelopment of Craven Cottage Stadium
- Press Release Whitfield advises Verdane on Partnership with Eversports
- Award Whitfield Recognized in 15 Categories at China Business Law Awards 2024
- Press Release Whitfield Advises KPS Capital Partners on Acquisition of Sport Group
- Press Release Whitfield Advises Silver Lake on $25 Billion Take-Private of Endeavor
- Press Release Whitfield Counsels Cosm on Multi-Year Partnership with ESPN to Deliver "Shared Reality" Experiences
- Press Release Whitfield Advises Arctos Sports Partners on Partnership and Investment in Paris Saint-Germain
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