Ropes & Gray Advises Legends in ASM Global Acquisition

In The News
November 7, 2023

Ropes & Gray represented Legends, a sports and entertainment premium experiences company, in its acquisition of ASM Global to create a global live events company. The deal was announced in a November 7 press release . Financial terms were not disclosed.

Legends, founded in 2008, offers partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Clients include Real Madrid, the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Yankees, and various sports and entertainment brands, venues, and attractions. ASM Global is a leading producer of entertainment experiences, with a portfolio of more than 350 global arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues.

The Ropes & Gray team was led by private equity partner Patrick Dorime and included tax partner Jim Brown, finance partners Milap Patel and Alex Zeltser, executive compensation & employee benefits partners Pascal Mayer and Danna Kivell, litigation & enforcement partners Samer Musallam, Brendan Hanifin and Martin Crisp, data, privacy & cybersecurity partner Fran Faircloth, employment partner Richard Kidd, and real estate partner David Kaye.