Highly regarded for its experience in handling football club acquisitions, IP issues and sponsorship disputes, among other issues, Stevens & Bolton LLP maintains a wide-ranging practice that spans football, motorsport, golf and cricket-related matters. Helming the practice from Guildford is Charles Maurice, whose experience operating for clubs, unions, sponsors and player management companies is a valuable asset to the team, and Tom Collins, who is entrusted by clubs, organisations and athletes with a multitude of IP mandates.
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- 'They always take a considered approach to the issue and then provide the most suitable individual to deal with the task.'
- 'Charles Maurice - we have been working together for over ten years and his service, communication pragmatic approach is first class, always.'
- 'Both Tom Lingard and Tom Collins I have found to be excellent lawyers, very attentive, with quick response times.'
Key clients
- Jenahura Players Ltd
- The Square Ball Media Ltd
- Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club
- Bond Group Sixways
- Green Star Media Ltd
- Bright Path Sports Partners, LLC
Work highlights
Advised Bright Path Sports Partners on its £105m investment into Ipswich Town Football Club.
Advised Premier League football club Brighton & Hove Albion FC and supporting it with its ongoing brand protection programme.
Advised two current England international cricketers on the protection and exploitation of image rights.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Charles Maurice; Tom Collins
Other key lawyers
Tom Lingard