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From advising numerous football clubs on regulatory frameworks to assisting governments on sports-related investments, the Mishcon de Reya LLP team provides ‘user-friendly, up-to-date’ advice on the whole spectrum of transactional and contentious sporting issues. Head of practice Simon Leaf ’goes above and beyond’ when handling digital rights agreements and sponsorship arrangements, primarily in the boxing and football spheres; Lewis Cohen is an expert on commercial contracts; while Maria Patsalos is an immigration law specialist. Peter Nunn focuses on IP and commercial disputes, and Michael Frost is experienced in crisis management issues. Tom Murray, Reema Sharma and Oliver Millichap are also noted as key.
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‘Their advice is user-friendly, up to date and comprehensive.’
‘Simon Leaf goes above and beyond in his role as legal counsel by using his connections in the sports industry to connect players and agents.’
Key clients
- Socios.com
- TikTok
Work highlights
Advised Marcus Rashford and his family on a variety of legal-related matters – including one of the three largest Premier League playing contracts and image rights deals in the history of the league.
Advised fast-growing Danish esports events organiser Blast on some of its largest international deals including a multi-year deal opposite Epic Games that will see Blast organise the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) and Rocket League Championship Series.