We help you succeed on the pitch and in the boardroom. With experience advising players, clubs, governing bodies, sponsors, investors and rights holders, we provide the strategic support you need to meet challenges and seize opportunities.
Our lawyers have worked in-house for leading sports organisations and on secondments with major brands. This firsthand experience means you rely on us to deliver advice that works in practice, not just on paper.
Beyond our leading commercial, corporate, and IP expertise, we bring specialist capability in regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, employment and immigration, real estate and tax. This multidisciplinary approach enables us to address diverse and interconnected issues as the industry evolves.
How we help
- Advising on the acquisition and sale of professional sports clubs and teams (including related regulatory matters).
- Structuring high-profile sponsorship, player representation and endorsement deals that align with your brand values.
- Managing intellectual property, brand protection and reputational risks in a global market.
- Advising on the protection and exploitation of image rights, and private wealth arrangements for athletes.
- Navigating media and broadcasting rights agreements, including emerging digital platforms.
- Supporting compliance with regulatory frameworks, such as financial fair play and governance rules.
- Resolving disputes, from arbitration to mediation, quickly and effectively.
- Advising on employment and immigration issues, including supporting sports clubs and athletes on employment contracts and work permits.
- Guiding sustainability initiatives, such as green stadium development and ESG compliance.
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