We are sports and entertainment executives with a wealth of business and legal expertise acquired over decades working in professional and amateur sports, as well as the world of concerts and entertainment. We also draw inspiration and expertise from an incredible network of professionals that form part of our advisory board.
Blackfin is a comprehensive sports & entertainment consulting agency, and a separate law firm. Our core mission is to help bring people and organizations together in partnerships that create synergies, profitability, value and excitement.
We help teams, leagues, event organizers, corporations and individuals achieve their goals and maximize their opportunities across the sports and entertainment landscape. We make it possible for our clients to get strategic, sales, operational and legal advice from a single source, enabling them to save valuable time and money without sacrificing on experience or quality. We empower success in the world of sports and entertainment.
We are Blackfin.
"I have had the opportunity to work with Blackfin's founder, Chris Gear, in two phases of my career, first while I was Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at the National Hockey League and then during my time as Deputy Commissioner of the National Lacrosse League. Chris is a thoughtful and charismatic leader who always saw the bigger picture and achieved win-win outcomes. He is an exceptional communicator and can navigate complex business and legal issues to produce results and foster alignment and smart decision-making. I always valued his opinions, judgment and work ethic and I can't wait to watch the Blackfin story unfold".
Jessica Berman, Commissioner, National Women's Soccer League
"I had the privilege of working with Chris for several years on the National Lacrosse League Board of Governors. Given his extensive experience and business acumen, Chris brought a distinct skillset and perspective to the Board that I greatly valued as his peer. When he shared new ideas, at both the team and league levels, he always got my gears turning. It’s rare to find someone so personable, so accomplished, so knowledgeable and so level-headed. He’s a go-to for me, and makes me better every time we talk!”
Josh Gross, Founder of One44 Group and former Governor of the San Diego Seals
The name Blackfin is an origin story, of sorts, and also represents our corporate values. The mysterious but revered black fin of the orca is a unique symbol of Vancouver and the west coast. Orcas are strong and powerful and yet graceful, curious, amiable and family-oriented. All of these are traits that we, at Blackfin, strive to emulate in our lives and in our work. Our team believes in building relationships based on trust that provide outstanding value for everyone involved.
Blackfin Sports Advisors
Blackfin Sports Advisors is the consulting, sales and strategy arm of our business. We provide a range of services to assist teams, leagues, businesses and individuals navigate the complex issues arising in the sports and entertainment landscape. We are your go-to external resource to understand how to structure, negotiate and execute partnership deals, and enhance your existing business relationships.
Blackfin Law Corporation is the legal arm of our business, a specialized law firm with extensive experience in all aspects of the sports and entertainment business, including team and league governance, corporate sponsorship, merchandise licensing, venue operations, concert and major event operations, athlete/ performer contracts, labour and employment, charitable foundations and more.
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We gratefully acknowledge that we live, work and play on lands that are the traditional and ancestral territories of the Indigenous Nations of our region. The values of the Indigenous peoples in preserving the natural environment,valuing family and celebrating sport resonate deeply with our own values at Blackfin Sports Group. We honour the history, culture and ongoing contributions of the Indigenous peoples to this land, and we strive to engage in meaningful relationships that promote understanding, respect and shared growth.
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