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by Legal Desire
5 November 2025

Clifford Chance advising Hearst on strategic NFL–ESPN transaction

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Advising firms

Deal team

4 lawyers named
LawyerFirmSeniorityPracticeOffice
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)