Jamie Goldberg > Geldards LLP > Derby, England > Lawyer Profile

Noted for its expertise in private equity transactions, Geldards LLP‘s team, under the leadership of Debra Martin, advises several investee companies on investments from business angels and institutional investors. The practice also continues to develop its healthcare and rail M&A offering, handling new acquisition and disposal instructions from regional start-ups and others. Peter Seary has developed a notable practice in transactions and commercial agreements in the food and drink, manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors. Head of the commercial department Jamie Goldberg and corporate partner Paul Feenan are also noted.

Known for its work in the sport, media and entertainment sectors, Geldards LLP has a non-contentious focus, advising on sponsorship, licencing and social media ambassador agreements. The team also provides registration services for trade marks and more complex matters such as the acquisition or transfer of trade marks out of insolvency. With a background in sports, Jamie Goldberg works with high-profile athletes on image rights licences and related intellectual property commercialisation issues.

Geldards LLP continues to be sought after in sponsorship, endorsement and licensing agreements within the football, rugby, tennis, golf and cricket sectors. The firm routinely acts for athletes on all of their commercial affairs and litigious matters against sporting governing bodies, such as most recently, successfully leading an appeal on behalf of an athlete against a notice issued by the US Anti-Doping Agency. Associate Rebecca Stojak has equine industry expertise, and supports Jamie Goldberg on all significant sport instructions.

Derby based head of IT, Jamie Goldberg at Geldards LLP has carved out a reputation working with media and tech clients, as well as IT-adjacent sectors businesses, on IT and commercial agreements. Senior associate Saima Shabir supports clients on various aspects of contractual, licensing and data protection work.