Paolo De Jesus

Paolo is a senior associate in the corporate team.

Paolo advises entrepreneurs, investors, family offices, athletes, entertainers, creators and companies at every stage of their business lifecycle. He serves as outside corporate counsel to clients across a range of industries.
 
His practice spans mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity transactions, debt and equity financings, joint ventures, corporate governance matters, business formations and restructurings, strategic commercial arrangements and day-to-day business counseling. Paolo regularly represents founders, growth-stage companies, investment vehicles and investors in connection with acquisitions, financings, fund investments and other complex transactional matters.
 
Within the sports, media and entertainment sectors, Paolo advises athletes, entertainers, influencers, producers, talent managers, agencies and sports-related businesses on the corporate and investment aspects of their professional and business activities. He frequently assists clients with launching and structuring new ventures, making strategic investments, negotiating commercial relationships, acquiring and disposing of businesses and assets, and developing long-term business and wealth-building strategies.
 
Paolo's broader corporate practice includes advising private equity sponsors, family offices, founders, emerging companies and closely held businesses on corporate transactions, governance matters and strategic business initiatives. He frequently serves as outside corporate counsel, providing ongoing advice on entity formation, ownership and management structures, commercial relationships, capital raising activities, acquisitions, investments and other matters that accompany the growth and operation of a business. His approach emphasizes practical solutions, commercial judgment and legal advice tailored to the realities of running and growing a business.
 
Paolo is recognized in the 2024-2027 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Corporate Law and Entertainment and Sports Law.