Spearheaded by the ‘pragmatic’ Marc Sobol, Simons Muirhead Burton provides a multi-disciplinary service on sports media matters, corporate transactions and crisis management issues. Sobol frequently advises international sports agencies on media rights and broadcasting issues, Stephen Shotnes has extensive expertise in disputes and regulatory matters, while Simon Goldberg advises sports clients on corporate and commercial matters.
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‘Simons Muirhead Burton has provided occasional support and legal advice to our business. It is a responsive and professional firm in the areas of media and sport and keeps up to date with the ever-changing demands of this sector. As a smaller firm, we have enjoyed the personalised, friendly, and uncomplicated legal services provided. I would continue to use their services as required.’
‘Marc Sobol is a partner and specialist in the area of sport broadcast rights, and he has assisted us from time to time on legal matters. He is professional and knowledgeable in the areas of media, broadcasting and sport and a pleasure to work with. We can highly recommend both Marc and the firm.’
‘Marc Sobol is excellent to work with. He is pragmatic and doesn't seek to over-complicate.'
Key clients
- The Football Association
- The Women’s Super League
- Padel Xtra
- Sports Mole
- AMC Networks
- Global Consulting Limited
- The Women’s Sports Group
- Zone Golf Limited
- London Irish Rugby Football Club
- Total Performance Data Limited
Work highlights
- Advising the FA on the sale process and exclusive media rights agreements for the Women’s Super League (WSL) competition.
- Advising The Professional Squash Association, the global squash federation, on a game-changing investment and strategic partnership with major sport investor TWG Global.
- Advising Cage Warriors (a leading mixed martial arts promotor) on a long-term, high-value and exclusive global media rights distribution agreement with MMA heavyweight Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
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Practice head
Marc Sobol
Other key lawyers
Stephen Shotnes; Simon Goldberg; Marlon Cohen