We negotiate contracts for athletes, performers and influencers, covering sponsorship, broadcasting, management and licensing. Our lawyers advise on intellectual‑property rights, brand protection, image rights and merchandising. We handle dispute resolution, including breach‑of‑contract claims and disciplinary proceedings, and guide clients through regulatory frameworks in sports and media.
Our comprehensive service covers all aspects of sports, entertainment and media law. We draft and negotiate endorsement deals, merchandising agreements, image‑rights licences, production agreements, publishing contracts, music recording and distribution agreements, management contracts and licensing of digital content. We advise on transfer agreements and player contracts in sports, including provisions relating to salary, bonuses, transfer fees, injury clauses and disciplinary codes. We represent clients in disciplinary hearings before governing bodies and tribunals, handling matters such as doping violations, on‑field misconduct and breach of league regulations. Our team advises on intellectual property protection, including registering and enforcing trademarks, copyrights and design rights, and addresses infringement and counterfeiting. We assist with immigration and visa issues for performances and sporting events, ensuring talent can travel and work across borders. We manage reputation, privacy and defamation issues, working with PR specialists where necessary. Our lawyers advise on compliance with advertising standards, social media laws and broadcasting regulations. We also structure and manage charitable foundations for athletes and entertainers and advise on tax planning and estate management.
Clear agreements and vigilant rights management secure revenue and reputation. Our guidance helps clients navigate complex commercial arrangements, ensuring they receive fair compensation and control over their work.
Properly negotiated contracts protect your income, clarify expectations and provide mechanisms for resolving disputes quickly. Vigorous protection of intellectual property preserves brand value and prevents unauthorised exploitation of your name, image or work. Understanding and complying with regulatory regimes reduces the risk of sanctions, fines or suspensions. Navigating immigration rules ensures that performances and transfers can proceed without legal obstacles. Holistic advice that covers tax, estate planning and charitable giving helps secure financial stability and legacy planning. Our rapid response to defamation or privacy breaches protects reputations in an age where news travels fast. Overall, our support allows clients to focus on performing, competing and creating while knowing that their rights and earnings are safeguarded.
We understand the unique pressures of the sports and entertainment industries and combine commercial awareness with legal acumen. Clients trust us to negotiate favourable terms and protect their interests off the field and offstage.
Our lawyers have acted for athletes, artists, production companies, talent agencies, record labels, event promoters and broadcasters across a wide range of disciplines and markets. We are familiar with the rules of major sporting leagues and governing bodies, as well as the nuances of music, film, television and digital media contracts. We have a network of agents, managers, accountants and PR specialists that we collaborate with to deliver a cohesive service. We stay current on industry trends, such as streaming rights, e‑sports and social media monetisation, and advise clients on emerging opportunities. We pride ourselves on discretion, responsiveness and a proactive approach to protecting and enhancing our clients’ careers. Whether negotiating a contract, defending a disciplinary action or managing a public crisis, we provide strategic, tailored advice that puts our clients’ interests first.
