Matters

Real Estate Investment Bank – Formation of Outsourced Business

Represented a real estate investment bank in the formation and use of a paralegal professional firm to provide certain services with greater efficiency for real estate leases and related matters.

Regional Sports Network – Financing Facility Amendment

Represented a regional sports network in amending its $24 million equipment lease financing facility to include an affiliate as a lessee.

New York Racing Association – Not-for-Profit Foundation

Represented New York Racing Association in the formation of a not-for-profit foundation.

Fashion House – Form of Consignment Agreement

Represented NoLining, a high-end fashion house, in preparing a form of consignment agreement to use for the sale of luxury leather handbags.

Advisory Group – Business Wind Down

Represented an advisory group in a wind down following the disposition of a business.

New York Islanders – Hockey with a Heart

Represented the New York Islanders in connection with the formation and organization of Hockey with a Heart, a non-profit entity formed to promote the Islanders' numerous charitable endeavors.

New York Islanders – Charity Raffles

Advised the New York Islanders in connection with conducting 50/50 raffles in New York and Connecticut.

Investment in E-Commerce Jewelry Retailer

Represented client in an investment in an E-commerce business that delivers jewelry to consumers on demand through its partnership with high-end jewelry brands.  

MedSource National Inc. – Sale to ExamWorks

Represented MedSource National Inc., a provider of Independent Medical Exams (IME) services to insurance carriers, employers, third-party administrators and the legal profession, in its sale to ExamWorks, LLC.

Senior Executive – Compensation Arrangements

Represented a senior-level executive at a well established private equity firm in establishing compensation arrangements.

Luxury Retail Brand – Corporate Counselling

Represented luxury brand in general corporate matters including negotiating service and sponsorship arrangements.

Real Estate Family – Ownership and Succession Planning

Represented a well established longstanding real estate family in ownership and succession planning.

Investment Bank – Property Management and Disposition

Represented a major real estate investment bank in the ownership, operation and ultimate disposition of a premier property.

Legends Hospitality – Notre Dame

Represented Legends Hospitality in its partnership with Notre Dame and JMI Sports to oversee Notre Dame’s sales, marketing, hospitality, media rights and branding services nationally.

Senior-Level Executive – Employment Counseling

Represented a senior-level executive in separation from a Big 4 accounting firm.

Cryptocurrency Trading Platform

Represented a financial services company in establishing its cryptocurrency trading platform.

Merchant Bank – Corporate Matters

Represented a merchant bank in the ownership and operation of numerous investments including a joint venture with a preeminent cosmetics brand.

MLS Soccer Agency – Establishment of US Platform

Represented a major league soccer agency in the establishment of its US platform.

Real Estate Investment Advisory – Investment in Canadian Company

Representing a prominent, privately owned real estate investment advisory in an investment in a Canadian company involved in the cannabis industry.

Swedish Pharmaceutical Company – Formation of U.S. Subsidiary

Representing a Swedish pharmaceutical company in establishing its U.S. operations.

Real Estate Investment Advisor – Incentive Equity Option Plan

Represented a prominent, privately owned real estate investment advisor in establishing an incentive equity option plan.

Merchant Bank – Private Equity Investment

Represented a well-known merchant bank in a private equity investment.

Real Estate Investment Advisor – Portfolio Restructuring

Represented a prominent, privately owned real estate investment advisor in restructuring a real estate portfolio consisting of more than 100 properties.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Village – Operational and Promotional Matters

Represented a client in connection with all operational and promotional matters associated with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village (HOF Village), a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment destination under development in Canton, Ohio.

The New York Islanders – Belmont Park

Representing the New York Islanders Hockey Club in the development of its new arena complex at Belmont Park.

Private Investors – L.A. Dodgers

Represented private investment group in connection with their acquisition of an ownership interest in the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Private Client – Credit Analysis

Analyze strategic credit facilities and consolidation for client, a family-run group of companies focused on sports, media and real estate.

Jack’s Holdings – Series Seed Financing

Represented Jack’s Holdings, Inc., in a Series Seed Preferred Financing.

Legends Hospitality – MainGate Equity Acquisition

Represented Legends Hospitality Management, LLC in its equity interest acquisition in MainGate, Inc., a leading event retail and merchandise company. The acquisition will create a robust multi-channel retail and e-commerce platform to facilitate the connection between brands and fans.

Yankee Global Enterprises – Acquisition of Equity Interest

Issued transfer and tax opinions in connection with the acquisition of an indirect equity interest in Yankee Holdings, L.P.

Coblentz Patch Duff & Bass – Employment Agreements

Represented Coblentz Patch Duff & Bass LLP in review of California entity’s employment award agreements for New York employees.

Not-for-Profit Sports Association – ERISA Matters

Represented client in a dispute regarding a domestic relations order applying to the client’s pension plan.

Real Estate Developer – Government Relations

Represented major real estate developer in connection with government relations interface, approvals and lobbying issues.

Legends Hospitality – Concessions Services

Represented Legends Hospitality Management LLC in connection with a concessions services arrangement for a rugby franchise.

Legends Hospitality – Stadium Development

Represented Legends Hospitality in connection with a stadium development for a major league franchise.

Real Estate Developer – Family Limited Partnership

Represented a family office in establishing a family limited partnership.

Hotel Operator – Government Relations

Represented a major hotel operator in resolving government relations issues.

Private Investor – Establishment of Baseball Clinic

Represented a private client in connection with establishing a new baseball development clinic in southern Florida.

Sports Enterprise – Ownership Transfers

Represented a major league franchise in numerous minority ownership transfers.

Not-For-Profit Association – Executive Transition

Represented major sports league in connection with all employment and personnel issues.

Not-For-Profit Association – Cyber Securities

Represented a major sports franchise operator in connection with cyber securities initiatives.

Not-For-Profit Association – Compensation Plan

Represented a major sports franchise operator in connection with establishing a deferred compensation plan.

Not-For-Profit – Pari-Mutuel Wager Matters

Represented a major sports franchise operator in connection with pari-mutuel wagering issues.

Not-For-Profit Association – Rate Review

Represented client, as its integrity counsel, in connection with a rate review.

Legends Hospitality – Tax Advice

Assisted numerous sports franchises and leagues in connection with state tax law issues.

Sports Ventures – Ownership Transfer

Represented client in connection with a minority ownership transfer of an NBA franchise.

Real Estate Developer – Joint Venture

Represent major real estate owner and operator in the formation and organization of a title company.

Global Law Firm – Acquisition Matters

Represent client, a large global law firm, as outside special counsel in antitrust matters, including conducting a Hart-Scott-Rodino Act analysis with respect to the acquisition of a new business line.

Major Concessions Company – Product Offerings

Representation of major concessions company in connection with the offering of its client product offerings.

NHL Hockey Team – Naming Rights

Represented NHL hockey team as outside counsel in connection with its naming rights transaction.