Columbia Sports Group (CSG) has experience representing clients in all facets of the sports industry. We have successfully completed deals and handled transactions for franchises, owners, investors, athletes, vendors, suppliers, media and technology companies on the professional level. We also represent those who provide services, technology, sponsorship and facilities to the sports industry, as well as manufacturers of sporting goods and apparel.

The depth of our sports-related experience spans across the areas of corporate, intellectual property and real estate and includes:

• Buying and selling franchises

• Structuring and negotiating financing transactions and investments

• Structuring and negotiating employment agreements

• Salary arbitration and payroll evaluation

• Negotiating stadium leasing agreements

• Negotiating concession agreements

• Negotiating sponsorship and rights agreements

• Licensing, protecting and litigating intellectual property rights

CSG provides a vast array of services in the sports industry.  Where others see challenges, we see opportunities.