Norton Rose Fulbright Bolsters Sports Private Equity Practice with Mintz Partner Hire
Event summary
- Steve Olenick joins Norton Rose Fulbright as US Head of Sports Capital and Transactions and New York Head of Private Equity.
- Olenick previously chaired the sports and entertainment practice at Mintz.
- Norton Rose Fulbright has added 16 lateral partners with transactions focus in 2026.
- The firm's Global M&A Trends and Risks report indicates 52% of respondents expect increased M&A activity this year.
The big picture
The hire comes as institutional capital increasingly flows into sports, reshaping the industry. Norton Rose Fulbright is positioning itself to capitalize on this trend by expanding its sports-focused private equity practice. The firm's global platform and multidisciplinary approach aim to provide comprehensive counsel to clients navigating the complex sports investment landscape.
What we're watching
- Market Positioning
- How Norton Rose Fulbright's expanded sports private equity practice will compete with other law firms in attracting institutional capital clients.
- Deal Flow
- Whether the firm's focus on the intersection of institutional capital and sports will translate into increased deal activity and revenue growth.
- Global Reach
- The pace at which Norton Rose Fulbright can leverage its global platform to facilitate cross-border sports investment deals.
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