Sports
Experience
The world of sport is becoming increasingly commercial in its approach to its relationship with sporting personalities and the commercial world at large. This can be in relation to relationships between club and player or relationships with its funders and suppliers. Our specialist team focuses on the commercial realities of the sector and the challenges that this poses for clubs, governing bodies, associations, manufacturers, stadia, media companies, sponsors and agencies.
We have specialist knowledge and expertise from a wide range of general practice which have been brought together in a specific team to manage and beat our clients’ expectations in this field with years of practical and commercial experience.
This covers the following areas:- Commercial Issues -Ownership Rights; Governance of sporting bodies; Formation of Sport bodies; Ambush Marketing; Equality Act 2006; Image Rights; Privacy issues; Transfers and Contracts; Employment in the UK; Events; Supplier Contracts; Media Contracts; Disputes with players/clubs; Regulatory Matters; Property and Facilities Management; Intellectual Property/branding; and Private Issues - Player Management; Relocation Services; Charities; Wills and trusts; Sponsorship Agreements; Wealth Management; Relationships including those with family & children.
We currently advise individuals as well as sporting associations, clubs and developing businesses in the sporting arena. In addition to this we provide services from a more personal angle for individuals who are relocating to the UK or moving between clubs in the UK and abroad.
Related Links
http://www.sportbusiness.com/
http://www.sportslaw-uk.co.uk/
http://www.sportengland.org/