Lawyers from King & Spalding's Texas outpost advised the Houston Astros Baseball Club when it established a new Latin American baseball academy and sports complex in the Guerra Region of Boca Chica, Dominican Republic.
William A. "Pete" Musgrove, Martin Lythgoe and Angelica G. Alfaro from King & Spalding's Houston office advised the Astros on a build-to-suit lease with D. & F. Sports Field Services SA, and a construction agreement with Equipos y Construcciones del Cibao SA. The firm also is advising the Astros on the drafting of several service agreements related to the complex.
The complex, which was completed March 1, has 2 1/2 playing fields, six pitching mounds, batting cages and an observation tower. The facility also includes a building with classrooms; dormitories; a dining room and industrial kitchen; weight, training and equipment rooms; offices for managers and coaches; a clubhouse and a laundry.