Matthew Eisler
Matthew Eisler is the Head of Sports Capital, advising clients across the full spectrum of complex transactional and league-related matters in the sports industry. Matt is a recognized leader in the sports asset class, known for bringing a commercially minded, solutions-driven perspective to the complex considerations that define sports investments and strategic collaborations. He regularly advises private equity sponsors, individuals, family offices, fiduciaries, sports teams, and partners on high-stakes, market-shaping matters, including: Acquisitions and dispositions of control and minority stakes in teams Formation and structuring of consortiums and joint ventures, including multi-party ownership and investment arrangements Expansion franchise transactions and other league-related opportunities Recapitalizations, reorganizations, and new issuance transactions US and international league regulatory matters relating to structuring, compliance, and approvals High-value complex commercial arrangements, including naming rights matters Before joining Latham, Matt was a partner at another global law firm, where he led its sports industry practice and served as deputy head of its Americas corporate and finance practice. · Latham & Watkins
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Matthew Eisler is the Head of Sports Capital at Latham & Watkins, advising clients on complex transactional and league-related matters in the sports industry. He regularly represents private equity sponsors, family offices, and sports teams in high-stakes transactions and strategic collaborations.