Preston Barclay

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Biography

Preston Barclay is an associate in the Corporate Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s New York office. Preston focuses his practice on emerging company and venture capital matters, mergers and acquisitions, business combinations (including special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transactions), commercial transactions, and general corporate governance issues, primarily representing start-ups, growth and later-stage venture-backed private companies, and venture and strategic investors. In addition, Preston advises clients in the gaming industry on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. Preston also has pro bono experience representing not-for-profits with corporate formation and other general corporate matters.

Prior to private practice, Preston served as Associate Counsel at DraftKings Inc., primarily working on corporate and commercial transactions.

Concentrations

•Venture capital
•Mergers and acquisitions
•General corporate counseling

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' 2025-2026
•Corporate Law, 2025-2026
•Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2026
•Venture Capital Law, 2026
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, M&A/ Corporate and Commercial Venture Capital and Emerging Companies, 'Leading Associates,' 2025
•Member, Winning Team, Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Awards, “Cross Border Special Situation M&A Deal (Small-Mid Markets)” for the Chapter 11 reorganization and asset sale of Premier Exhibitions, 2019

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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Corporate
  • Gaming
  • Venture Capital & Emerging Technology
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Video Games & Esports
  • Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Georgetown University, McDonough School of Business, B.S., Finance and Marketing, cum laude, 2014
Law School Attended:
George Washington University Law School, J.D., Associate Staff Member, American Intellectual Property Association Quarterly Journal, 2017
Year of First Admission:
2018
Admission:
New York; 2018, Massachusetts
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Member, Boston Bar Association
•Member, Sports Lawyers Association
•Member, New York State Bar Association

Reported Cases:
Experience: In-House Experience: DraftKings Inc., 2016-2018; Associate Counsel, 2018; Law Clerk, 2016-2018; Clinic and Internship Experiences: Student Attorney, Jacob Burns Small Business & Community Economic Development Clinic, 2016; Legal Intern, Excel Sports Management, 2015
ISLN:
1000363264

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