Sports - Real Estate & Finance
From golf courses to football stadiums, our lawyers have handled virtually every legal aspect of stadium and real estate negotiation, financing and development in the sports industry. We have represented teams and teamowners, municipalities as well as private investors in project financing of a variety of multi-purpose venues. Our lawyers have a wide range of experience including the following:
- Representation of a National Basketball Association team in its negotiations to relocate to a new city, including negotiation for a new stadium lease
- Representation of the City of Chicago in lease negotiation with professional baseball and football teams
- Representation of the City of Chicago in construction of a sports arena, including negotiations with private sponsors
- Acquisition and financing of more than 20 public and semi-private golf courses
- Successful moderation between stadium operators and outside vendors
