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Latham & Watkins Advises on WWE’s Acquisition of Leading Mexican Lucha Libre Promotion AAA
April 22, 2025
Members of the firm’s M&A and entertainment, sports, and media teams represent WWE in the transaction.
WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), has announced its acquisition of leading Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA in partnership with Mexico-based sports and entertainment holding company, Fillip. The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q3 2025.
Latham & Watkins LLP represents WWE in the transaction with a corporate deal team led by New York partners Justin Hamill and Michael Anastasio, with associate Daniel Weissman. Washington, D.C. partner Morgan Brubaker advised on intellectual property matters and New York partner Alan Kimball advised on tax matters.