Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Offering a ‘combination of complete technical knowledge and real world experience’ and leveraging close ties with a range of financial institutions, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a go-to contact for private equity and investment into the sport industry, as well as acquisition financing and capital raising. Elsewhere, athletic commissions and television networks form a large part of the group’s varied client base. Richard Birns in Washington, D.C. and Maurice Suh in Los Angeles lead the group. The former is strong in corporate transactions, including joint ventures which are a strength of the wider group, while the latter is a strong corporate litigator and has been involved in international arbitration, particularly that involving sports governing bodies. Kevin Masuda in Los Angeles and Stefan dePozsgay in New York are also key team members.