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Investments in clubs in German soccer are attractive for investors and clubs even under the 50+1 rule; the investor and the soccer club should be a suitable match; there are a number of legal structuring options for...more
The recently proposed “Big, Beautiful Bill” (BBB), currently under preliminary markup in the Senate Finance Committee, includes a suite of tax provisions aimed at deficit reduction, corporate reform and base-broadening. Of...more
We continue to observe the growth of professional sports as an asset class, with private capital having transformed team investments in recent years from trophy assets to opportunities for significant growth....more
We continue to observe the growth of professional sports as an asset class, with private capital having transformed team investments in recent years from trophy assets to opportunities for significant growth. Evolving...more
The financial landscape of United States professional sports is rapidly evolving. Soaring team valuations, lucrative media rights deals, growing portfolios of ancillary assets and expanding global fanbases have reshaped the...more
On this episode of the R&G Dugout podcast, Ropes & Gray asset management partners Amanda Persaud, Lindsey Goldstein, and Jon Rash explore the upsurge of private funds raising capital for investment in sports teams and...more
Welcome to the R&G Dugout, a new Ropes & Gray podcast series that delves into the dynamic world of sports investing, with a particular focus on the evolving ecosystem of media, entertainment, and private capital ventures. On...more
Private Equity (PE) investors have had a long-standing interest in the sports world, investing in almost every major professional sports organization from soccer to now football. In fact, PitchBook data shows that firms have...more
“By the barest of margins!,” exclaimed seasoned cricket commentator Ian Smith as England lifted the ICC One Day International Cricket World Cup for the first time since its inception in 1975. The date was 14 July 2019, and...more
In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” hosts Darius Gambino and Angela de Cespedes from Saul Ewing’s Video Gaming & Esports Practice speak with Geoffrey Frid, Principal of The Frid Group. Geoff ties together his athletic...more
Welcome back to the Spotlight! Allow me to be among the first to wish you happy Fall, y’all. If I close my eyes while typing, the keystrokes almost sound like crunching crisp leaves. With the start of my favorite season—made...more
Private equity funds have been patiently waiting on the sidelines for their chance to invest in the NFL, and they have finally been called off the bench to show what they can do. Every NFL team owner except for one has voted...more
There was a time when ownership of a professional sports franchise was not regarded as a serious business venture. Owning a team, even in one of the major leagues in North America, was regarded as more of a frolic and detour,...more
Women’s soccer. Pickleball. Indoor golf. Even bull riding is a target for private equity money flowing into the sports business. Deals now span far beyond investing in the four major US professional leagues. That’s...more
Investment in women’s sports has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with the once underinvested market now commanding attention from sports fans and investors globally. The shift not only reflects the...more
A Florida law signed Thursday will allocate revenues from legal gambling in the state to wildlife conservation. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation that allocates 96 percent of state income from the Seminole Tribe...more
While the M&A market overall was less active than many had hoped in 2023, and with 2024 off to a sluggish start, some areas still look stronger than others, including the sports market. The sports industry has become so...more
With the 2024 season set to begin for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the league and its fans have much to be excited about. From new television partnerships and revamped jerseys for each of its teams to three new...more
In this dynamic global landscape, investors have always been required to make savvy, smart choices. This requires navigating through the intricate web of bilateral treaty protection, exploring the vital role these agreements...more
Earlier this year, we wrote about the surging popularity of women’s soccer in the United States, and how the sport’s growth promised to open exciting new investment opportunities in markets around the country. The Women’s...more
If you had invested in a North American sports franchise between 1991- 2022, you would have earned at least a seven-fold return on your investment, bettering the return from the S&P 500 over that period of time by a...more
"In recent years, the value of professional sports leagues and teams has skyrocketed, as reflected by a number of record-breaking transactions. At the same time, we experienced an unprecedented accumulation of capital by...more
Former England footballer Karen Carney MBE has led an independent review into the future of women’s football that sets out recommendations to capitalise on a new era of investment into sport (the Review). The Review was...more
Private equity firms, financial sponsors, and sovereign wealth funds continue to invest in global sports organizations. Financial sponsor–led investments were more prevalent at the beginning of the century in Europe and...more
Welcome to the Spotlight. I must admit, dear reader, that sometimes words escape me and the task of writing weekly can feel burdensome (I know, I know—not as burdensome as reading weekly). There are certainly times when I...more