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Matthew E. Eisler
Partner Corporate & Finance
Denver
New York
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Overview
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Experience
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Credentials
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Insights and events
Matt Eisler leads the Hogan Lovells Global Sports Practice Group and is a recognized leader in major sports transactions. He recently advised Fenway Sports Group and the Strategic Sports Group on their $3 billion investment in PGA Enterprises, named Sports Business Journal’s 2025 “Sports Deal of the Year.”
Matt has been honored as a "Sports Super Lawyer" by The Hollywood Reporter, an “MVP” by Law360, a “Power Player” by Sports Business Journal, a “Trailblazer” by the National Law Journal, and a “Highly Commended Practitioner” by the Financial Times.
Under his leadership, HL Sports has become a global leader, earning Law360’s “Sports and Betting Group of the Year” four times in six years, with standout strength in M&A, investigations, regulatory, disputes, and commercial matters.
Matt represents ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and their fiduciaries in record-setting sports transactions, and has been at the forefront of private equity investment in professional teams.
He also serves as Deputy Head of Hogan Lovells’ Americas Corporate & Finance practice, helping drive firmwide growth.
Despite all this, Matt remains unwavering in his belief—against all odds (and maybe good sense)—that the Colorado Rockies will win the World Series in his lifetime.
Representative experience
Advised Fenway Sports Group and a consortium of American Sports team owners – the Strategic Sports Group, in a major financial and strategic collaboration with PGA TOUR Enterprises.
Advised Tom Gores of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons, in connection with the acquisition of a 27% stake in the LA Chargers.
Advised Levine Leichtman Capital Partners on the path to control acquisition of the San Diego Wave Fútbol Club, a National Women’s Soccer League team.
Advised the Morgan family in purchasing limited partnership interest to join Major League Baseball’s Philadelphia Phillies ownership group.
Represent Joe Tsai and Blue Pool Capital in connection with the acquisition of a minority stake in the Miami Dolphins and F1 Racing.
Advised Presidio Investors, a TX based private equity fund, in connection with the acquisition of Hellas Verona, a Serie A Club in Italy.
Representing a consortium led by Josh Harris in the acquisition of the NFL’s Washington Commanders for US$6.05 billion, the highest value sports franchise transaction in U.S. history.
Representing the Walton-Penner Family on the US$4.65 billion acquisition of the NFL's Denver Broncos, the second highest value ever paid for the acquisition of a professional sports team.
Advising Oracle on its US$28 billion acquisition of Cerner Corporation, a leading provider of digital information systems used within hospitals and health systems.
Representing the NBA San Antonio Spurs in a strategic investment from Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, and Michael Dell, Chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies.
Representing the NBA San Antonio Spurs in connection with the repurchase of equity interests from 13 investors and a related reorganizational transaction.
Advising Joe Tsai, co-founder of Alibaba Group and owner of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets and the National Lacrosse League (NLL) San Diego Seals, in the purchase of a new expansion Las Vegas-based NLL team.
Advising Arctos with its approval to be an NBA Member, and its acquisition of a minority interest in the Golden State Warriors, the first transaction in the NBA involving a private investment fund.
Advised Mikhail Prokhorov in an agreement to sell full ownership of the Barclays Center and his 51% controlling interest in the Brooklyn Nets to an entity controlled by Joe Tsai.
Advising Roku, Inc. (Roku) on its acquisition of TOH Intermediate Holdings LLC, owner of "This Old House," America's No.1 TV home improvement show.
Advising Roku on its acquisition of Quibi Holdings, LLC, owner of world class content backed by Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman.
Advising the National Football League in connection with a number of matters, including sponsorship and data related advice.
Advising Oracle on its landmark acquisition of the naming rights to the San Francisco Giants parka Major League Baseball stadium, now known as Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.
Advising Mikhail Prokhorov on Onexim Sports and Entertainment Holding's sale of a 49.9 percent interest in the Brooklyn Nets to Joe Tsai and his family fund, Blue Pool Capital.
Advising Mikhail Prokhorov on Onexim Sports and Entertainment Holding's acquisition of the Brooklyn Nets from Forest City Ratner.
Credentials
Education
- J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, cum laude, 2007
- B.A., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, with honors, 1999
Bar admissions and qualifications
- Colorado
- New Jersey
- New York