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Practice areas

Ten practices. One playbook.

Sport-specific work alongside the commercial and corporate counsel every club, athlete and brand needs.

01

Player & athlete contracts

We draft and negotiate playing contracts, transfer and loan agreements, agency and management retainers, and release terms.

For athletes, agents and clubs
02

Sponsorship & endorsements

We structure sponsorship and endorsement deals — deliverables, exclusivity, image rights, morality clauses and termination — so both sides know what they bought.

For athletes, brands and leagues
03

Media & broadcasting rights

We advise on packaging, tendering and licensing media rights across broadcast, streaming and digital clips, and on production and distribution agreements.

For leagues, events and media companies
04

Sports disputes & arbitration

We act in contract, selection, eligibility and disciplinary disputes before national federations, sports tribunals, arbitral bodies and the courts.

For athletes, clubs and federations
05

Anti-doping & integrity

We advise on anti-doping obligations and represent athletes in proceedings, and support clubs and events on integrity, safeguarding and codes of conduct.

For athletes, clubs and events
06

League & club formation

We set up leagues and franchises: ownership structures, participation agreements, governance documents and regulatory filings.

For founders, investors and federations
07

IP & brand protection

We register and protect trademarks, personality and image rights, and merchandising programmes, and act against infringement.

For athletes, clubs and brands
08

Commercial contracts

We draft and review the commercial agreements behind any business — services, supply, venue, technology and partnership contracts.

For businesses in and beyond sport
09

Corporate & M&A

We advise on fundraising, share purchases, joint ventures and shareholder arrangements for sports businesses and commercial clients.

For founders, investors and companies
10

Esports & gaming

We advise esports teams, players and organisers on contracts, tournament terms, sponsorship and the regulatory position on online gaming.

For teams, players and organisers