Nixon Peabody LLP

Overview

Nixon Peabody LLP is a full-service law firm with 15 locations and 600 attorneys throughout the United States and in international markets. Our diverse platform offers clients the right combination of local resources and cross-border experience. We deliver sophisticated legal services to our clients and our communities by combining high performance, entrepreneurial spirit, deep engagement, and an unwavering commitment to a culture of collaboration, diversity, and humanity. We have the right team for any organizational issue and staff each matter strategically to save our clients’ money and time. We cover every angle of a transaction or dispute—from issues involving real estate, IP, securities, antitrust, employee benefits, tax, labor, and corporate governance to environmental, export compliance, and other regulatory areas.

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Nixon Peabody works with clients throughout the sports domain to maximize their competitive advantage, capitalize on emerging trends, and comply with the regulations of this high-profile and high-performance world. Our team partners with collegiate and professional sports venues, teams, their coaches and athletes, and the businesses that support them. We help to develop, protect, and commercialize brands and cutting-edge inventions; advise on the construction, development, financing, and operations of storied athletic facilities across the nation; monetize new streaming options; resolve disputes and advise on litigation matters; and navigate the ever-evolving regulatory landscape that governs competition around the world. In the esports arena, we offer unparalleled legal support to companies, players, and talent, helping them overcome potential legal challenges and achieve long-term success. Our commitment to staying ahead of the curve is evident in our cross-industry and interdisciplinary knowledge to support venues, teams, and athletes regarding emerging immigration matters, Title IX compliance issues, as well as new opportunities and implications arising from the NCAA’s Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) guidelines. Whether you’re a state or local government, professional sports league, investment bank, investor, or lender, lawyers in our sports and entertainment practice are your trusted partners in the construction, development, financing, and operation of arenas, ballparks, stadiums, and related facilities. Nixon Peabody is where legal expertise meets the thrilling intersection of the entertainment and sports spaces, ensuring your success in this ever-evolving and high-performance world.