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Jared F. Bartie

Qualified in Washington DC (US) & New York (US) & Massachusetts (US), 1994

Partner for 8 years

Practice Areas

Corporate M&A

Sports Law

Esports

Media & Entertainment

Professional Bio

Jared F. Bartie is a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher in New York City, where he chairs the firm's Sports Transactions Practice. With extensive experience in the sports industry, Jared advises both domestic and international clients on complex matters such as professional sports team investments, stadium transactions, and media rights agreements. He is also a leading lawyer in the esports sector, representing global publishing companies and teams. Jared's expertise is recognized by Forbes, Chambers USA, and The Legal 500 U.S. for his contributions to sports law. His notable clients include professional sports leagues, media entities, and family offices.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

New York

+12127288000

Representative Matters

Sports Transactions

Under Armour in multiyear global sponsorship and apparel transaction with the NBA and various athlete endorsement agreements.
FlyQuest in esports launch efforts, including player contracts and intellectual property matters, and entry into Riot's North America League of Legends Championship Series.
Overtime Elite in its exclusive multiyear media rights agreement with Amazon.
Legends Hospitality regarding various concessions services and sales and marketing matters.
Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment in a multiyear arena naming rights transaction with Vivint Smart Home Arena.
Portland Trail Blazers in a multiyear arena naming rights transaction regarding the Moda Center.
MP & Silva in naming rights agency engagement with a US sports organization.

Team Investments and Ownership

Myles Garrett in his purchase of a minority stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers.
J. Cole and Damian Mills in the acquisition of a majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets from Michael Jordan.
Professional sports team investor in separate bids to acquire NHL's New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders.
Lead investor group's successful bid to acquire Premier League’s Swansea City A.F.C.

Stadium and Arena Transactions

City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority in arena operating and non-relocation agreements linked to the $192 million State Farm Arena renovation.
Utah Jazz in a multi-year arena naming rights transaction with Delta Airlines.
Detroit Pistons in a practice facility naming rights transaction with Henry Ford Health Care System.
Washington Convention and Sports Authority in FIFA World Cup host city bid and multi-venue pouring rights transaction.

Esports and Media Rights

Envy in its entry into Blizzard Overwatch League and various financing rounds.
The Washington Justice in its entry into Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch League.
Riot Games on corporate esports administrative matters.
Gen. G in connection with its entry into Blizzard Overwatch League and Series A financing.

Deal Summary

Deals

Total Value

Clients Worked With

DC UnitedDetroit PistonsEnvyFlyQuestGen. GLarry H. Miller Sports & EntertainmentLegends HospitalityMP & SilvaOvertime ElitePalace Sports & EntertainmentRiot GamesThe Washington JusticeUnder Armour

Experience

Willkie Farr & Gallagher

Partner
2022 – Unknown

O'Melveny & Myers

Partner
2017 – 2022
Partner and Co-Chair, Sports Industry Group
2017 – 2017

Herrick

Partner
2015 – 2017

Arent Fox

Counsel
2011 – 2015

Charlotte Hornets

Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel
2007 – 2008

National Basketball Association (NBA)

Vice President, Team Marketing and Business Operations
2005 – 2007

United States Tennis Association

Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel
2002 – 2005

Radio City Entertainment

Vice President New Business Development
2002 – 2002

Dennis

General Counsel
1999 – 2000

Scholastic

Counsel
1998 – 1999

Proskauer

Associate, Labor & Employment
1993 – 1995

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Jared F. Bartie

Qualified in Washington DC (US) & New York (US) & Massachusetts (US), 1994

Partner for 8 years

Practice Areas

Corporate M&A

Sports Law

Esports

Media & Entertainment

Professional Bio

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

New York

+12127288000

Representative Matters

Sports Transactions

Under Armour in multiyear global sponsorship and apparel transaction with the NBA and various athlete endorsement agreements.
FlyQuest in esports launch efforts, including player contracts and intellectual property matters, and entry into Riot's North America League of Legends Championship Series.
Overtime Elite in its exclusive multiyear media rights agreement with Amazon.
Legends Hospitality regarding various concessions services and sales and marketing matters.
Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment in a multiyear arena naming rights transaction with Vivint Smart Home Arena.
Portland Trail Blazers in a multiyear arena naming rights transaction regarding the Moda Center.
MP & Silva in naming rights agency engagement with a US sports organization.

Team Investments and Ownership

Myles Garrett in his purchase of a minority stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers.
J. Cole and Damian Mills in the acquisition of a majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets from Michael Jordan.
Professional sports team investor in separate bids to acquire NHL's New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders.
Lead investor group's successful bid to acquire Premier League’s Swansea City A.F.C.

Stadium and Arena Transactions

City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority in arena operating and non-relocation agreements linked to the $192 million State Farm Arena renovation.
Utah Jazz in a multi-year arena naming rights transaction with Delta Airlines.
Detroit Pistons in a practice facility naming rights transaction with Henry Ford Health Care System.
Washington Convention and Sports Authority in FIFA World Cup host city bid and multi-venue pouring rights transaction.

Esports and Media Rights

Envy in its entry into Blizzard Overwatch League and various financing rounds.
The Washington Justice in its entry into Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch League.
Riot Games on corporate esports administrative matters.
Gen. G in connection with its entry into Blizzard Overwatch League and Series A financing.

Deal Summary

Deals

Total Value

Clients Worked With

DC UnitedDetroit PistonsEnvyFlyQuestGen. GLarry H. Miller Sports & EntertainmentLegends HospitalityMP & SilvaOvertime ElitePalace Sports & EntertainmentRiot GamesThe Washington JusticeUnder Armour

Experience

Willkie Farr & Gallagher

Partner
2022 – Unknown

O'Melveny & Myers

Partner
2017 – 2022
Partner and Co-Chair, Sports Industry Group
2017 – 2017

Herrick

Partner
2015 – 2017

Arent Fox

Counsel
2011 – 2015

Charlotte Hornets

Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel
2007 – 2008

National Basketball Association (NBA)

Vice President, Team Marketing and Business Operations
2005 – 2007

United States Tennis Association

Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel
2002 – 2005

Radio City Entertainment

Vice President New Business Development
2002 – 2002

Dennis

General Counsel
1999 – 2000

Scholastic

Counsel
1998 – 1999

Proskauer

Associate, Labor & Employment
1993 – 1995