In your world, the sports section is the business section. And wins and losses are not always measured on the field. In your world, the key players don't always wear uniforms. And the stats that matter most often represent the bottom line.How can we claim to understand the challenges of your world? Because it's our world, too. We're Foley, and our Sports Industry Team was created to tackle your most complex business and legal issues.
With an inside view of the sports world, our attorneys have the informed perspective and knowledge to help clients identify and respond to emerging trends in the industry. Our firm has attorneys experienced in antitrust, public policy, litigation, intellectual property, public finance, real estate, and labor and employment to help our sports clients respond to the unique competitive challenges they face.
Recognized for our thorough understanding of complex sports issues, Foley is trusted by professionals in all aspects of the industry. We represent professional franchises and leagues, amateur and collegiate teams, owners, stadium operators, sponsors, promoters, developers, and sporting goods manufacturers. Our firm also provides legal services for major events like the World Cup and the Super Bowl.
In fact, we have been instrumental in franchise acquisition and formation as well as the organization of management and boards of directors, financing, securities, shareholder agreements, and labor and employment contracts.
As skilled negotiators, we consult with clients on league governance, labor unions, and governmental entities regarding matters arising in the finance and construction of sports facilities, environmental projects, operational compliance with municipal regulations, and other ongoing government relations.
We advise and represent sports facility clients in every aspect of facility management, from federal and state tax regulations, to premises and personnel risk management, employment and concession contracts, leasing, signage, and capital improvements.
Sports franchises throughout the country also look to us for counsel in promotion and broadcast contracts, corporate sponsorship and fulfillment, licensing, trademark registration and infringement prosecution, in addition to many other general business issues unique to the sports industry.
