Hogan Lovells advises New Jersey Seabirds Angling Club in landmark deal with Sport Fishing Championship

14 Angling Clubs, including the New Jersey Seabirds, representing various regions, will compete in the SFC's upcoming season under its new professional format, with a total prize pool of US$2 million at stake.

“We are very excited to be leading the New Jersey Seabirds into a new era of professional fishing. Deep sea fishing combines an exciting mix of athleticism, strategy, and completion. The SFC distills these factors into a fantastic entertaining format that all sports fans, not just fisherman, will enjoy,” said Ethan Rigel, team owner of the New Jersey Seabirds AC.

“Our cross-practice team was thrilled to work with the New Jersey Seabirds Angling Club on this unique and exciting deal that lays the groundwork for a league poised to make a name for itself in the future of sport fishing,” said Michael Kuh, New York Office Managing Partner.

The Hogan Lovells deal team was led by New York Office Managing Partner Michael Kuh (Private Equity & Funds, New York), partner Zohar Nevo (M&A, Boston), senior associate Andrew Klokiw (M&A, New York), and visiting international lawyer Harrison Gower (M&A, New York).