5 November 2025
Clifford Chance advising Hearst on strategic NFL–ESPN transaction
Advising firms
Deal team
4 lawyers named| Lawyer | Firm | Seniority | Practice | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Werner Lead | Clifford Chance | Partner | Capital Markets | Not stated |
| Brian Concklin | Clifford Chance | Partner | Antitrust | Not stated |
| Leigh Oliver | Clifford Chance | Partner | Antitrust | Not stated |
| Philip Wagman | Clifford Chance | Partner | Tax | Not stated |
Stated terms
- Stated value
- Not stated
- What the figure measures
- Not stated
- Client
- The Hearst CorporationOther
- Counterparties
- National Football League (Other)
ESPN (Other)
The Walt Disney Company (Other)