Fredrikson & Byron understands that during the lifespan of a professional career, athletes will encounter numerous opportunities and challenges that have legal implications relating to both personal and business matters. We provide professional athletes with practical, seasoned advice with respect to a wide variety of contracts, agents, managers, teams, sponsors, employment, personal appearance and related industry licensing arrangements. For the individuals we represent, we advise on contracts and licensing agreements, trust & estate planning, asset protection, franchise and business start-ups, real estate development and investments, tax planning, immigration, brand protection and enhancement, intellectual property disputes, and non-profit formation and governance. Athletes, artists and entertainers look to Fredrikson to help protect their interests and maximize the positive impact they can have on themselves, their families and their communities, regardless of what phase they are at in their career. We are skilled at protecting writings, inventions and business ideas and resolving disputes and initiating litigation when necessary, as well as defending against wrongful claims.
