Lawyers in this sector need to know how it works to provide value. Tim Perry, formerly of Sportsworld Media Group plc, and Mark Agate, of The Tennis & Rackets Association, bring direct and relevant market experience. We also understand the downward pressure on legal costs and try to provide certainty where we can.
With the continuing growth in size and value of the sports sector, and the globalisation of commercial events and rights, there is increased demand for legal services covering a broad range of issues from an expanding group of stakeholders. We provide a complete range of services to clients involved with over 20 sports, including major professional, Olympic, extreme, fringe and developing sports. Our focus is always to deliver practical, responsive and cost-effective solutions.
Our expertise is recognised by Chambers & Partners, publisher of the internationally renowned legal directory Chambers UK, who recommends our sports team:
"There's never any doubt about the team's passion for sport, or the quality of the service", agreed market sources, who are also impressed by the team's "commercial and entrepreneurial approach." The lawyers at this six-strong team were praised for their drive and enthusiasm. An approachable and flexible group with considerable previous in-house experience, Spring Law comes highly recommended for sports work. James Russell is the team leader."
Our expertise includes:
- Broadcasting and new media
- Sponsorship and marketing
- Licensing and merchandising
- Event and venue management
- Organisational issues
- Regulatory
- Employment
- Disciplinary
- Risk management
- Litigation and arbitration
We act for a range of clients:
- Governing bodies
- Event promoters
- Sporting clubs/teams
- Players/athletes
- Player/athlete representative bodies
- Player/athlete agents/managers
- Commercial sponsors
- Venue and facility operators
- Hospitality firms
- Media and new media companies
- Advertising, marketing and PR agencies
- Merchandising companies
- Sponsorship consultancies
- Technology firms
Recommended by:
Members of:
