Demonstrating expertise in music and media litigation, Muckle LLP has experience in cross-disciplinary IP, media and technology-related matters such as press and reputation management work, rights infringements, sponsorships, and data and contractual issues. Exemplifying this is experienced practice head George Festing who acts for high-profile corporate and individual media and entertainment clients across the tech, music, film, TV, advertising, fashion and sport industries, and is a leading expert in the media field nationally. Leading the commercial team, Alex Craig advises on IP, data and technology matters, such as licensing agreements, media rights agreements and IP reviews, while Alex Speirs covers IP issues and disputes, and Tom Justice handles commercial agreements with an emphasis on the sports sector.
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‘George Festing is extremely personable, bright and articulate. He is responsive and approachable. A pleasure to deal with.’
‘In our experience of Muckles we have learned that they listen to any issues, problems and opportunities that we may identify and because of their diverse offering they are able to honestly provide professional guidance, support and advice as appropriate with, in many cases, variable solutions. As such we feel that we actually have an active partner in our business rather than a service and this is important.'
'The team has particular strength in contentious IP matters, unparalleled in the North East.'
'An attention to detail and a real interest in the subject matter.'
'Excellent customer care and support.'
'The team is very easy to deal with, they are friendly and collaborative.'
Key clients
- Football Foundation
- Football Association
- England Athletics
- MRI Software Limited
- Parkrun Limited
Work highlights
Aadvised the Football Foundation, from concept to realisation, on the £200m+ national charitable facilities ‘Park life’, now renamed the Hub Programme, which introduced up to 100 new artificial turf 3G pitches in 30 hub sites nationally.
Appointed exclusively by The FA to provide legal support to 384 clubs on the FA Club Programme and to 50 County FAs.
Advising England Athletics as its sole retained legal adviser.
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Practice head
George Festing
Other key lawyers
Alex Craig; Alex Speirs; Tom Justice