CMS’ London commercial team advises on a broad spectrum of matters, including supply arrangements, outsourcing, manufacturing and procurement contracts, as well as distribution, licensing, franchising and collaboration agreements. The team also has experience with complex multi-jurisdictional partnerships and supplier ecosystems. Sector expertise is a key feature of the practice, with Matthew Bennett, Dominic Dryden, and Sam De Silva driving a retail and logistics practice, working with world-renowned clients. Sam Oustayiannis works in the sport and media sectors, while Ian Stevens is active in the financial services industry. Sarah Hanson is noted for her life sciences and healthcare practice.
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Key clients
- Esports World Cup Foundation (“EWCF”)
- Sky
- Hard Rock Digital
- Integrity Action
- New Balance
- Cropsy Technologiee
Work highlights
Advised the Esports World Cup Foundation on all aspects of the inaugural 2024 Esports World Cup, including negotiating key commercial agreements with major games publishers such as Tencent and Riot Games, structuring team participation agreements, and advising on sponsorship, merchandise, and reseller contracts to support the event’s commercialisation.
Advised Hard Rock Digital on a number of international social gaming deals.
Advised Integrity Action on a multi-million-pound supply and services contract with Crown Agents Ukraine for the procurement and delivery of critical medical equipment to Ukrainian hospitals. This included drafting key agreements with local Civil Society Organisations and integrating UBS Optimus Foundation funding terms to support the Children’s Resilience Fund initiative.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
Matthew Bennett; Dominic Dryden; Sam De Silva; Sam Oustayiannis; Ian Stevens; Sarah Hanson; Suparna Bhattacharjee