Jason Saiban > Charles Russell Speechlys LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The consumer technology and content team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP focuses on assisting high-profile domestic and global brands, such as sports brands, on advertising and marketing issues. Typical matters handled by the team include sponsorship agreements, brand partnerships, ASA clearance and influencer campaigns. Jason Saiban leads the team and is a specialist in commercial contracts for brand marketing within the sport and retail sectors. Richard Davies is known for his work on broadcast and media rights matters, while Nick White advises governing bodies and notable individuals on IP issues, including brand protection.

Acting for governing bodies, sporting clubs and high-profile athletes, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP routinely provides ‘detailed and thorough guidance’ in cross-border joint ventures, M&A and disposals. On the commercial side, the team stands out for its knowledge in sports data rights and sponsorship deals, while boasting a regulatory offering centred around governance and anti-doping cases. Based out of London and Cheltenham, Richard Davies leads the outfit, being an expert in the sportstech space. Jason Saiban specialises in sports marketing issues, while Edward Craig is knowledgeable in the horseracing sector. Nic Couchman concentrates on sporting rights law, while Keir Gordon, Nick White and Danielle Sharkey are all highlighted as contacts for transactional and litigious matter.

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP hosts a specialist commercial contracts team which is noted for its work in the sports sector, as well as the retail and TMT sectors. The diverse group leverages its international network of offices to work on cross-border matters, sometimes stemming from the Middle East, collaborating with colleagues internationally on matters such as the drafting and negotiation service agreements and hosting agreements. Mark Bailey, Jason Saiban and Megan Paul lead the team, offering a wealth of commercial experience between them. Bailey’s experience of advising on data centre matters leaves him well placed to assist with outsourcing agreements, which is also one of Paul’s areas of expertise, while Saiban stands out for handling marketing-related contracts. Caroline Young focuses on contracts in the intellectual property and technology sectors.

The retail, consumer brand and consumer tech group at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP offers strong and holistic support to its clients that runs the gamut of brand management and protection, marketing, e-commerce, litigation, and contract negotiation. Jason Saiban specialises in complex commercial contracting for clients in the sports, retail and technology sectors. Michael Powner‘s expertise is relied upon by clients in the food and beverage sector. Edward Craig provides support managing disputes, particularly with regards to supply chains, technical manufacturing, and contractual interpretation issues.

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP‘s sizeable team works with an impressive roster of clients, spanning high-street food retailers, hotel groups, and luxury horse racecourses. Drawing on the expertise of multiple departments, the team handles an array of high-value litigation, contract negotiation, acquisitions and disposals, among other matters. The team is jointly chaired by London-based trio Michael Powner, Jason Saiban and Lee Medlock. Powner is noted for his expertise in corporate labour law; Medlock leads on the firm’s real estate offering, advising large pub chains, gym retailers, investors, occupiers and developers; while Saiban is an expert in commercial contracts, advising on franchising, concessions, supply and procurement. Manoj Vaghela is also noted for his international litigation expertise.