Holland & Knight

Holland & Knight’s sport law attorneys rely on decades of industry specific experience and the platform of a top tier international law firm to provide our clients holistic support in the many evolving areas of sport. Our sports attorneys have deep experience representing professional teams, colleges, universities and athletic conferences, sport equipment and apparel manufacturers, coaches, athletes, esports and gaming.  

The firm’s sports team includes experience with promotions and marketing deals including Olympic athletes; Title IX advice, athletic conference realignment, internet and media counsel for media platforms, podcasts and content creators; stadium financing, including historic rehabilitation tax credits and construction law; intellectual property protection; management and enforcement for professional sports leagues and teams; and private wealth management and tax planning.

Our experience is complemented by our extensive knowledge in other areas that may on the surface appear tangential to sports, until they are not.  Examples include seasoned trial lawyers with class action, labor law, environmental, real estate, and construction law experience, licensing, trademark, privacy, and entertainment lawyers.