Burges Salmon LLP maintains a presence in the sports sector and has been active with work on media rights, sponsorship deals, regulatory and governance matters. The Bristol-based team is drawn from a variety of the firm’s wider practices, ensuring corporate, commercial and litigation capabilities. In a standout recent matter, the team advised the joint administrators of Wasps Rugby and the Coventry Arena group on complex insolvency issues and restructuring options following the collapse of the Premiership Rugby side. Jeremy Dickerson handles a breadth of work for sport clients, including commercial agreements, litigation and anti-doping. Helen Scott-Lawler specialises in managing IP and media rights for clients, often involved in horse-racing.
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Key clients
- Wasps Holdings Limited (in Administration)
- Play Sports Network
Work highlights
Acted alongside the joint administrators from FRP Advisory in relation to the administrations of the Wasps Rugby and Coventry Arena group companies.
Practice head
Jeremy Dickerson
Other key lawyers
Helen-Scott Lawler; Dominic Davis; Andrew Matheson