North America - United States • Industry focus
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Offering the full spectrum of corporate, employment, and IP services to major US sports leagues, universities, and investors, the Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP practice handles a wide array of matters related to broadcasting agreements, debt finance transactions, franchise acquisitions, and commercial disputes. Boston-based Andrew White and Jack Concannon chiefly focus on M&A and private equity investments across the sports and tech sectors, while Washington lawyer Jocelyn Cuttino primarily advises on employment and labor issues. White and Cuttino co-head the practice with Philadelphia lawyer Andrew Rocks, an expert for joint ventures in the sporting space. Further key contacts include Boston lawyer Doneld Shelkey, who stands out for his advice on commercial contract and licensing matters.
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Key clients
- U.S. Soccer Federation
- MSP Sports Capital
- Family Office of David Blitzer
- Boston Unity Soccer Partners
- PENN Entertainment
- Brown University
- Capital One National Association
- McLaren Racing
Work highlights
- Represented Boston Unity Soccer Partners in its agreement to be awarded expansion rights for the NWSL 15th team.
- Advised MSP Sports Capital on its acquisition of a majority interest in X Games from ESPN Productions Inc., a subsidiary of ESPN Inc.
- Represented PENN Entertainment, Inc. in an adjudicatory hearing before the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew White, Andrew Rocks, Jocelyn Cuttino