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PROVIDING PERSONALIZED AND UNMATCHED GUIDANCE TO TEAMS, LEAGUES, EXECUTIVES, ATHLETES, ARTISTS, AUTHORS, ACTORS, PERFORMERS AND MUSICIANS
Our Sports & Entertainment Group provides comprehensive services to organizations and individuals at all levels of sports — from youth club to college, to the pros – and as well, at all levels of entertainment — from behind-the-scenes creatives to A-list talent.
From assisting with general business matters and handling litigation and compliance disputes, to protecting the branding and licensing of your company or organization, Prince Lobel’s Sports and Entertainment Group is ready to provide support in any situation.
On the Sports side, we represent clubs, leagues and other organizations in a variety of complex matters affecting each aspect of their operation, including employment issues, financing and merger and acquisition matters, corporate governance, dispute resolution, for-profit/non-profit issues, and the drafting and negotiation of a variety of agreements, including employment contracts, stadium agreements, strategic partnership agreements, strategic partnership agreements, sponsorship agreements, equipment supplier contracts, leases, and operational and revenue sharing agreements. In addition, we have conducted several investigations at the request of universities, leagues and clubs, and we have represented professional and amateur athletes in the negotiation of a wide range of business, licensing, and endorsement deals.
Our group has specific expertise in soccer law. Visit the Soccer Law Industry Group page to learn more.
On the Entertainment side, we represent talent, creatives, media companies, producers, studios, networks, and record labels on a wide array of legal and business matters, including the drafting and negotiation of various agreements such as talent contracts, development deals, production agreements, distribution licenses, recording artist agreements, publishing deals, and sponsorship arrangements. We also advise on intellectual property issues (copyright, trademark), financing and investment, corporate structuring and governance, dispute resolution, employment matters, and regulatory compliance.
Owing to their unique experience, our partners are commonly called upon by leading media to comment on issues in the sports world, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Sports Business Journal, Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, ESPN, The Athletic, Soccer America, The Boston Globe, the BBC, German DW Television, the London Evening Standard, and The Sunday Times.
- Represented Italian Serie A ownership group in negotiation of pro soccer league Franchise Agreements
- Advised Serie B club owner as to acquisition and operational matters
- Drafted corporate sponsorship agreement for professional players association
- Represented soccer club in employment matters
- Represented player and professional players association in FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber matter
- Represented soccer club in non-solicitation litigation matter
- Represented professional players association and its players in several enforcement of NIL and intellectual property rights matters
- Conducted Feasibility Study and Analysis for soccer club regarding league options
- Represented British Manager in Head of Soccer Employment Agreement with American pro club
- Represented British Manager in Head Coach Employment Agreement with American pro club
- Represented soccer club in corporate formation and governance matters
- Represented soccer associations in Strategic Partnership Agreement
- Represented a youth player in the negotiation of a Player Agent Agreement and review of a Bundesliga Playing Agreement
- Represented prominent NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, and PLL athletes in a wide range of matters from general business to endorsements and sponsorships
- Represented NFL team in successfully dismissing claims of defamation and civil conspiracy
- Represented retired NFL star in launching MMA league and streaming platform
- Represented prominent media company in return to television
- Represented NHL executive in securing favorable outcome in league investigation
- Conducted internal investigation and assisted professional sports team in resolving claims of racial discrimination
- Represented Netflix reality television stars in multiple matters including sponsorships and endorsements, business, and non-profit matters
- Represented world-renowned choreographer in negotiating choreography services agreement for a multi-platinum recording artist’s world tour.
- Represented ownership group in negotiation of pro soccer league Expansion Franchise Agreement
- Represented soccer club in dispute with league and sanctioning organization
- Mediated partnership dispute between majority owners of professional soccer club
- Represented City of Boston in stadium negotiations with National Women’s Soccer League ownership group
- Conducted internal investigation of major university’s soccer program
- Represented soccer league and organization in arbitration matter
- Negotiated two initial Collective Bargaining Agreements for the United Soccer League Players Association
- Represented professional pickleball players in contract dispute related to merger of two leagues
- Represented soccer club in drafting and negotiation of Coach Employment Agreement
- Conducted internal investigation for soccer club in a matter involving alleged inappropriate contact by a coach
- Conducted feasibility study for major British pro soccer club
- Represented soccer club in complex matter involving corporate governance, employment and trademark issues, as well as litigation
- Represented sports executive in formation of consulting company
- Represented college golf coach in employment matters with state university
- Represented British soccer coach in negotiation of Head Coach Employment Agreement with American professional club
- Represented soccer club in merger with another club
- Represented founders in financing (Private Placement Limited Offering) for indoor soccer facility
- Represented soccer club in corporate governance and compliance matters
- Advised English Premier League coach regarding employment matters
- Represented sports apparel and equipment company in executive compensation and tax matters
- Represented sports apparel and equipment company in dispute involving restrictive covenant agreement
- Represented soccer club in litigation matter involving restrictive covenant agreement
- Represented soccer club in defense of lawsuit alleging employment discrimination
- Represented soccer club in its trademark matters
- Represented soccer club in the drafting of a standard Player Agreement
- Represented and advised major British soccer club as to acquisition of an American pro franchise
- Represented and advised major British soccer club as to American youth soccer plans
- Represented pro soccer player in an arbitration vs. professional soccer club
- Conducted investigation on behalf of a soccer league in a matter involving alleged inappropriate recruiting activities
- Represented interests of female pro soccer player
- Represented venerable college athletic conference in negotiation matters
- Represented pro soccer club in negotiation of a strategic partnership with leading youth club
- Represented youth soccer club in negotiation of a strategic partnership with another club
- Represented soccer league in its contractual and corporate governance matters
- Represented soccer club in an appeal matter with a sanctioning organization
- Represented an executive in negotiation of Agreement to become Managing Director of a professional soccer league
- Represented soccer club in indoor/outdoor playing facility lease negotiations
- Represented various soccer clubs in the drafting of model Coaching Agreements
- Represented various soccer clubs in their employment hiring and termination matters
- Represented various soccer clubs in entity formation matters
- Represented sports training academy in its general corporate matters
- Represented college soccer coach in separation negotiations with ACC college
- Represented soccer club in negotiation of Employment Agreement with coach
- Represented soccer club in the drafting of employee and public facing policies
- Represented individual investor in professional soccer team
- Represented soccer club in acquisition of a USL League 2 team
- Represented college soccer coach in employment matters with Ivy League university
- Represented sports sponsorship agency in dispute with a lacrosse club
- Draft model Sponsorship Agreement on behalf of soccer equipment company
- Advise television network executive in respect to network’s broadcast of Premier League games
