Our Sports law practice differentiates itself from many other firms in that it is driven primarily from a commercial perspective. We work closely with clients in the sports and leisure sectors to ensure that they maximise the revenue generating and commercial opportunities available to them.

In addition, we have extensive experience of regulatory and governance/constitutional issues in sport, and we act for a number of leading sports institutions and governing bodies. Our sports lawyers also work alongside our experts in our Media practice to advise on dealing with TV, radio and other media interests.

Our particular areas of expertise include:

• constitutional and governance issues for sports organisations (we have drafted and updated the rules and regulations of many leading sports bodies);
• commercial contract work e.g. sponsorship agreements, broadcasting and media contracts, sports ground use arrangements, sports kit deals and funding/investment agreements;
• brand protection and exploitation/licensing;
• insolvency and restructuring in sport;
• employment issues and player contracts/immigration issues; and
• disciplinary aspects and disputes.