About
Richard Rubano is a Partner at DLA Piper LLP (US) in the Corporate, Media, Sport and Entertainment, and Private Equity departments. He advises clients worldwide on sports, media, and entertainment transactions, including acquisitions and sales of controlling and non-controlling stakes in sports franchises and media properties, stadium finance and development, joint ventures, and strategic transactions in emerging technologies. He also handles mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and equity investments in the broader private equity and M&A markets.
Practice areas
CorporateMedia, Sport and EntertainmentPrivate EquityMergers and AcquisitionsJoint VenturesDebt and EquityRecapitalizations
Office
Expertise
Acquisitions and sales of controlling and non-controlling stakes in sports franchisesAcquisitions and sales of controlling and non-controlling stakes in media and entertainment propertiesStadium finance and development projectsFormation of joint venturesStrategic transactions related to emerging technologies (e.g., over-the-top platforms and networks)MergersAcquisitionsDivestituresJoint venturesControlling and non-controlling equity investmentsRecapitalizationsGeneral business law and governance advisory
Education
- J.D., Fordham University School of Law
- B.A., Fordham University