Two Norton Rose Fulbright partners named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports and Media Lawyers guide

Norton Rose Fulbright partners Michael Aluko and David Moreno (New York) have been named to Lawdragon 's 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports and Media Lawyers guide.

This annual guide spotlights leading lawyers across the global entertainment, sports and media sectors, highlighting practitioners who handle major transactions, brand and creative rights and other high-impact matters shaping these rapidly evolving industries.

Michael's experience representing both investors and sponsors allows him to provide clients with holistic advice on either side of the negotiation. His clients range from global institutions to entrepreneurs in the sports, entertainment, real estate and tech industries as they pursue joint ventures, invest in various private funds or launch private funds and special purpose vehicles of their own (including proptech, fintech, sports and ESG funds).

David provides counsel to corporations, executives and other high-profile individuals, including professional athletes, sports organizations, players associations, unions and government entities, in high-stakes legal disputes, business transactions and complex crisis situations involving reputation management. He has represented professional sports teams and leagues in the US and abroad and has advised global companies on sports-related properties and strategic investments. David has also been involved in some of the most notable sports-related litigation and disputes in recent years, including antitrust and other complex commercial matters, as well as sensitive government and internal investigations.

Honorees are vetted through Lawdragon's comprehensive selection process, which includes nominations, journalistic research and peer-vetting. Founded in 2005, Lawdragon is a legal media company focused on news and editorial features.