International Sports Group Brochure
Our International Sports Group consists of genuine dedicated sports industry experts many of whom are also considered to be leading lawyers in their field. By transacting a broad range of high quality and high profile work year on year we have built a deep understanding of the industry. This is recognised by the leading legal directories who consistently rate us as a top firm for sport.
As a multi-disciplinary team we are able to provide a full range of sports focused legal services. We work across a range of sports for a variety of clients including: international and national governing bodies, event organisers, venue owners, clubs, individual athletes, other rights owners and purchasers, marketing agencies, broadcasters, sponsors and suppliers / manufacturers
Services:
Commercial & IP
- Media rights – tenders/sales/purchases
- Marketing rights – sales/purchases
- Sponsorship
- Suppliership
- Licensing/merchandising
- Endorsement/image rights
- Brand management
- Event organisation
- IP portfolio management
- Rights protection programmes
Regulatory
- Sports regulations/participation agreements
- Disciplinary proceedings
- Anti-doping
- Anti-corruption
Dispute resolution
- Challenges to actions of governing bodies
- High court litigation, arbitrations, mediations, expert
determinations - Anti-ticket touting
- Anti-counterfeiting campaigns
- Trade mark, design right and other IPR enforcement
- Privacy and breach of confidence issues
Corporate
- Mergers and acquisitions
- AIM /other stock exchange listings
- Private equity
- Corporate finance for infrastructure projects
- Due diligence (core assets are brands, contracts and people)
Other related practice areas
- Competition law
- Tax
- Employment
- Immigration
- Data protection
- Gambling
