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Juan P. Delgado

Juan P. Delgado

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Miami, FL
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Overview

Juan P. Delgado advises clients in the sports, media, and entertainment industries on a wide range of business and legal matters. With extensive experience structuring, negotiating, and closing complex transactions, he counsels investors, family offices, sports organizations, international federations, professional teams, emerging leagues, agents, athletes, influencers, actors, writers, and production and media companies on strategic investments, acquisitions, league and team ownership interests, media rights, content transactions, talent agreements, and production arrangements.

A significant part of Juan's practice focuses on the business and investment activity transforming the sports industry. He advises family offices, institutional investors, sports organizations, leagues, teams, and other industry participants on acquisitions, strategic investments, ownership interests, league formation and expansion, financing arrangements, and related media and commercial rights. Juan addresses both the underlying investment and the rights, governance, revenue opportunities, and operational considerations that influence the long-term value of a sports asset.

As a seasoned executive, Juan has led business and legal affairs teams, overseeing high-profile negotiations with studios, producers, networks, and digital platforms. He has also been deeply involved in content licensing, advertising partnerships, and media distribution strategies. His experience extends to advising on corporate transactions, talent management, and government affairs within the entertainment sector.

Prior to joining Day Pitney, Juan was Vice President and Head of Business and Legal Affairs for Latin America at Paramount Global, and functional Head of Business and Legal Affairs of its international production studio. Prior to Paramount Global, Juan founded and led his namesake boutique law firm specializing in entertainment, media and sports transactions. His early career includes key roles at Telemundo Media and international boutique law firms, where he gained significant experience in M&A, corporate law, international business transactions, and regulatory compliance.

Juan is an active member of the Florida Bar, having served on the Executive Board of the Sports and Entertainment Law Section. He frequently speaks at industry conferences and has received multiple leadership and service awards in recognition of his contributions to the field.

Firm Leadership:

  • Co-Leader, Sports, Media & Entertainment Practice

Experience

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Advised a family office on sports, media, and entertainment investments, including the acquisition of an interest in a professional emerging-league team, investments in sports-focused funds, and an equity investment in the league as well as a significant investement in n eSports and animation studio. 

Advised an emerging professional sports league on operational and media matters supporting its launch and expansion, including domestic and international broadcast and distribution agreements. 

Negotiated production services agreements supporting nationally televised sports and entertainment events, including a championship halftime show. 

Counseled sports organizations, media and production companies, and rights holders and on-camera talent on media rights, content licensing, distribution, sponsorship, talent, and other commercial arrangements. 

Advised investors and industry participants on transactions involving the acquisition, financing, governance, and commercialization of sports and media assets.

Education and Credentials

Education

  • Florida State University College of Law, J.D.
  • Oxford University, Law Program
  • University of Florida, B.S.

Admissions

  • State of Florida

Affiliations

  • Florida Bar Association, Member of Sports and Entertainment Law Section, Past Board Member

Recognition and Community

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Recognitions

Named to Lawdragon's 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers, 2026

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