Katten advised Apollo Sports Capital on regulatory matters in connection with its $2.6 billion financing agreement with Yankee Global Enterprises, the holding company of the New York Yankees.
"This transaction reflects the continued evolution of institutional investment in professional sports and the increasingly sophisticated regulatory and governance considerations that accompany these transactions," said Sports and Sports Facilities Co-Chair Daniel Render. "We were pleased to assist Apollo Sports Capital on the regulatory aspects of this significant investment."
The Katten team was led by Daniel and included Corporate Partner Alison Krieser and Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Cade Brittain.
"Is baseball booming or falling behind? The Yankees' record valuation fuels the debate," The Athletic, August 12, 2026
"Yankees’ Apollo Deal Offers Glimpse of Big Law’s Sports Thesis," Bloomberg Law, August 13, 2026
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