The transaction:
International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represented Theresia Gouw, co-founder of Acrew Capital, in her equity investment in the Buffalo Bills, confirmed on December 11, 2024. This marks the Pegula family’s first acceptance of additional investors, with Gouw being one of 10 new limited partners in a funding round led by Arctos Partners, under new private equity rules for the NFL.
Why it matters:
Gouw expressed her excitement about joining the Bills ownership, emphasizing her family’s long-standing connection to the community. The McDermott team, led by Julie Kwon, played a significant role in this transaction.