Overview
The commercial value of sports clubs, persons and brands is ever increasing meaning day-to-day commercial and strategic arrangements like image rights, events and brand protection need managing alongside the delivery of ambitious projects such as sponsorships and stadia developments.
You need a trusted legal adviser to help you achieve these goals and navigate the legal challenges (old and new) faced by the sports sector. We have the sector experience and global network to support your business in doing this and to help you achieve commercial success.
Success in sport is achieved with a high-performing team, with those taking centre stage supported by technical excellence behind the scenes. Our team of proactive, commercially focussed lawyers regularly advise sports agencies, clubs, teams, governing bodies, regulators, sponsors, sportspeople, investors and wider stakeholders, using our sector insight and pragmatic approach to become a trusted and valued part of their team.
We are proud to have sports lawyers on our team well versed in matters such as stadium redevelopment, sponsorship, naming rights, regulatory compliance, funding, brand protection, mergers and acquisitions, group reorganisations, joint ventures, employment and disputes. We are able to offer a comprehensive sports law service, using our experience to anticipate challenges and provide clear advice and solutions.