Providing its clients a comprehensive sports offering, Shakespeare Martineau LLP is well-placed to advise on key issues in the sports sector, including the exploitation of commercial rights, governance and regulation, and dispute resolution. With a broad practice, Ed Wright is an active advisor to governing bodies and other sports organisations, together with high-profile sports individuals and leading sports businesses, on IP, competition law, and other commercial contract work.
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Key clients
- University of Nottingham
- Boccia England
- Endurance Zone
- Spirit Health Group/Spirit Digital
- Ultra Sport Europe
- Replay Maintenance/Passport 365
- University of Essex
- Trans-Sport.TV
- Replay Maintenance
Work highlights
Advised the University of Essex in relation to developing a template commercial sponsorship/partner agreement, as well as preparing back-to-back subcontract/subcontracted services agreement between Essex CCC and the University of Essex/University of Essex Campus Services in relation to the tender for the transition of Middlesex women’s cricket team.
Advising Boccia England on its conflict of interest policy, codes of conduct for all stakeholders involved with the charity/National Governing Body, articles of association and charity structuring, and employment contracts and agreements for the provision of services.
Advised a university client on contractual documentation, including a proposed venue hire agreement for the Maccabi Youth Games 2024.
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