Sidley Represents the City of Jacksonville in US$1.4 Billion Stadium Agreement With the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars

Sidley represented the City of Jacksonville, Florida in its highly publicized negotiations with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars on a US$1.4 billion stadium renovation of EverBank Stadium and additional ancillary matters. In June 2023, the Jaguars announced the organization’s vision for a renovated “stadium of the future.” On June 25, 2024, City Council members voted 14-1 (two abstained and two were absent) in favor of the proposal, which now advances to NFL owners for final approval. The agreement commits the Jaguars to Jacksonville until at least 2058.

The Sidley team was led by partner and Entertainment, Sports and Media (ESM) co-chair Irwin Raij and ESM/Global Finance partner Evie Whiting. The team also included senior counsel Scott Saef (Real Estate), managing associate Ashleigh Stanley (ESM/M&A), and associates Max Budowsky (ESM/M&A), Greg Fritzius (ESM/M&A), Jessica Lamour (M&A), and Alyssa Levy (ESM/M&A).