Sports - Tax & Private Client
Lawyers in our Tax and Private Clients Departments have advised several sports related investors, professionals, family groups and business owners concerning the intricate business details associated with sports tax and estate planning. We have worked with several professional teams and team owners. The following examples represent our proficiency in this matter:
- Coordinated tax planning for the Rams, the Avalanche and the Nuggets
- Represented estates and owners of two National Football League teams in valuation disputes with the Internal Revenue Service
- Advised on personal tax and estate planning issues for a Major League Baseball team owner and an NHL franchise owner
- Advised several National Football League teams on pertinent tax issues, including federal, state and local tax audits
- Advised owners of high-end public golf courses in residential developments on the tax planning aspects of land development
- Coordinated aircraft agreements for a major sports entity
- Advised athletes in state and local tax planning
