Charles Baker

Co-Chair of @SidleyLaw Entertainment, Sports and Media Group

[Bob Pisani @BobPisani]

Sports is a hot topic in finance. I moderated an Investing in Sports panel last night for @FinanceMuseum, thanks to Charles Baker (@BakerSportsLaw), Phillip Ciano, and Salvatore Galatioto for a great discussion with more than 100 guests. Video soon at https://t.co/hq12WKQiEl.

[Kevin Price @KevinPriceLive]

@dc_ksh @SidleyLaw @DarshDavis @wynnaa_17 What an awesome interview @SidleyLaw @BakerSportsLaw. I learned an incredible amount in this powerful interview on professional team sports. Check out my #Exclusive series on the nationally syndicated https://t.co/IRTDhJuQ6S show. More news at #pobinsider

[Kurt Badenhausen @kbadenhausen]

Group led by Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts reached deal to buy the Chicago Red Stars.

▪️ $35.5M purchase price
▪️ $25M addt'l investment for soccer operations & shore up balance sheet
▪️ deal needs approval by NWSL Board of Governors

https://t.co/UA5vfXVRMo via @sportico

[Charles Baker @BakerSportsLaw]

Acknowledgements. I. L pp ONO ok https://t.co/BFc8G394CT

[Charles Baker @BakerSportsLaw]

@SidleyLaw has officially opened a #Miami office! Excited to continue building the Entertainment, Sports and Media practice in Florida and across Sidley’s 21 offices!

[Tadd Schwartz @taddschwartz]

Law firm @SidleyLaw is joining the rush of companies heading to #Miami, announcing a new office at 830 Brickell: “Our demand is through the roof. We’re turning down blue chips because we don’t have enough space” https://t.co/bDUBRs8dG0 @wealth @natalexisw @nmcrooks @SchwartzMedia

[Charles Baker @BakerSportsLaw]

Thanks to @Sportico for this great write-up! Excited to join @SidleyLaw and the Entertainment, Sports and Media team!

https://t.co/OHRcOv3roX

[Charles Baker @BakerSportsLaw]

@PFN365 @RealTannenbaum @wingoz @BrettYarrisPFN Agreed and great Tee Mike T. X2 💪

[O’Melveny @omelvenymyers]

O’Melveny team advises Todd Boehly in acquisition of minority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers. #ommsports

@BakerSportsLaw, Eric H. Geffner, Alexander Anderson, Dawn Lim, Luisa Lizoain

[Charles Baker @BakerSportsLaw]

@soshnick @sporticast @ScottONeil @LTWPhilly @sixers @NJDevils Way to land yet another (non)exclusive Sosh!

[O’Melveny @omelvenymyers]

Join Sports Industry Group co-chair @BakerSportsLaw this Friday as he moderates the panel “Athlete Investment in Tech,” hosted by @MiamiLawSchool. Register now:
#UMESLS

[Charles Baker @BakerSportsLaw]

Looking forward to discussing the ins and outs of #sportslaw negotiation on Friday with @FSLForum https://t.co/DexHBON2Lw @Eventbrite

[O’Melveny @omelvenymyers]

On Friday, join #sportslaw partners @BakerSportsLaw and @IRaij—and moderator, @loyolalawschool student and soon-to-be O’Melveny associate Kevin Togami—as they discuss the art of billion-dollar deals in professional sports.

[Charles Baker @BakerSportsLaw]

Curious about SPACs and how they may impact the market for sports teams and businesses? Join this discussion of “blank check” companies alongside Mark Locke and moderated by @mbrought9 next Wednesday at 10 AM ET: https://t.co/oDnaNjEqiO #SPInsider

[Charles Baker @BakerSportsLaw]

@AndrewMarchand AT&T not working either

[Charles Baker @BakerSportsLaw]

I recently spoke with Bill Meagher of @TheDealNewsroom about the opportunity for sports-focused #SPACs in targeting technology, gaming, media and analytics companies https://t.co/d9pAwoqqe6

[Charles Baker @BakerSportsLaw]

Beyond thrilled to represent the Long family in this transformative deal for women’s soccer and the local Kansas City fan base.

[O’Melveny @omelvenymyers]

O’Melveny is proud to have helped score @NWSL’s 12th expansion team for wife and husband team Angie and Chris Long, bringing women’s soccer to Kansas City https://t.co/zH7xtXHGMn

[Charles Baker @BakerSportsLaw]

Congratulations to @juhrman on this well-deserved recognition! She is a trailblazer in the world of professional soccer and it’s been an absolute honor getting to witness her vision for @weareangelcity. https://t.co/RyFAYlCjLJ

[Brendan Coffey @bpcoffey]

Market to Own Sports Teams Endures Thanks to Ego, Media Rights and Tax Breaks https://t.co/aG1M3ZuKxp via @sportico
#SportsBiz | #billionaires | #valuations

[Charles Baker @BakerSportsLaw]

@BruceBeck4NY Glad bless you and your incredible family my friend.

[Charles Baker @BakerSportsLaw]

It’s been an honor helping @juhrman and @weareangelcity achieve this milestone. Can’t wait to cheer the team on!

[O’Melveny @omelvenymyers]

It’s official: Congratulations to @weareangelcity on securing both the @NWSL’s 11th expansion spot and its new name https://t.co/nPmUi6Jl2g