Motorsports

Tracking your legal needs

Our motorsports attorneys advise clients at the intersection of racing, sports law, entertainment, and corporate transactions. We help clients maximize revenue opportunities, protect their brands, and manage risk in a highly competitive global market. Our capabilities include:

• Antitrust and competition – Advising on trade regulations, monopolization claims, and compliance strategies to mitigate liability at the state and federal levels. When disputes arise, we develop defense strategies to help motorsports businesses navigate regulatory challenges.
• Contracts and licensing – Negotiating driver agreements, employee contracts, sponsorships, endorsements, and merchandising deals to protect business interests and maximize commercial value.
• Corporate and regulatory compliance – Guiding motorsports teams, sponsors, and investors through joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance while ensuring compliance with motorsports industry regulations.
• Immigration – Securing visas and work authorizations for international drivers, technical personnel, and key team members.
• Intellectual property – Protecting and enforcing trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets to help clients safeguard their brand assets and competitive advantages.
• Labor and employment – Advising on employment agreements, non-compete clauses, union relations, FMLA and ERISA compliance, and accessibility requirements for racetrack operations.
• Litigation and dispute resolution – Managing contract, intellectual property, and employment disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation when necessary.
• Project financing – Advising on funding strategies, site selection, and economic development incentives for business expansions, consolidations, or equipment acquisitions.
• Real estate – Counseling team owners, developers, and stakeholders on land acquisition, zoning, and facility development for racetracks and motorsports venues.
• Tax and wealth management – Structuring tax strategies and asset management solutions for race teams, drivers, and motorsports businesses to optimize financial planning.

"The attorneys are always looking out for the best interests of their clients and work hard to deliver solutions in a timely manner." – Client comment in Best Lawyers

Accelerated industry experience

Motorsports operates at high speed—and so do we. Whether securing sponsorships, protecting IP or resolving disputes, our attorneys bring a business-first approach that helps clients accelerate their initiatives with confidence.