September 9, 2014 (New York) — Global law firm Proskauer represented the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills and the trust of the late Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. in reaching a definitive agreement with the Pegula family, owners of the Buffalo Sabres and lead developers of Buffalo’s HarborCenter, to acquire all interest in the Buffalo Bills franchise from the Wilson trust. The agreement is subject to the approval of the NFL owners and customary closing conditions.

Leading the Proskauer team were the firm’s Chairman, Joseph M. Leccese and partner Wayne Katz (Sports Law); associates Andrew Nightingale (Sports Law), Theodore Tywang (Corporate), Zachary Kleiman (Corporate); partner Amanda Nussbaum (Tax) and associate Daniel Berger (Tax); partner Steven Weinstein (Employee Benefits) and associate Justin Alex (Employee Benefits); partner Seth Schafler (Litigation); and senior counsel Gail Port (Corporate).

Recognized as the nation’s leading sports practice by U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers and Chambers USA, among others, Proskauer’s Sports Law Group is widely considered the go-to practice for sports-related matters, from bet-the-company disputes to high-profile collective bargaining negotiations, the purchase and sale of teams, complex financings, the naming of stadiums, formation of new leagues and high-stakes contract negotiations. The group represents the National Football League, National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer, as well as the ATP and WTA tours, the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Jets, among many other sports and related entities.