Following their work in assisting a client secure host-city status for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lawyers at Morgan Lewis & Bockius have formed a designated team aimed at aiding clients who wish to be involved in the first ever three-country FIFA World Cup, negotiating the multifaceted cross-jurisdictional challenges they will likely encounter.
The team so far is comprised of 28 lawyers based in nine of the 11 U.S.-based host cities, extending over disciplines such as labor, tax, M&A, immigration and intellectual property law. This collective effort is expected to assist clients and entities associated with sports, including teams, federations, media companies, stadiums and arenas.
In addition to jurisprudential issues, challenges related to intellectual property and sustainability are also anticipated, according to Los Angeles partner Nicole Buffalano.
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