Burges Salmon LLP has considerable experience in motorsport, polo, and horseracing work. Under the leadership of Jeremy Dickerson, the Bristol-based practice frequently advises on matters pertaining to media rights, regulatory and governance issues, and sponsorship agreements. In the contentious space, it is also known for its work in relation to integrity and anti-doping issues, where the team handles cases before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and disciplinary cases. IP and media rights are a particular focus for Helen Scott-Lawler, while senior associate Neil Connor-McLaren stands out for his work on sponsorship agreements and commercial contracts.
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Key clients
- Trivela Group LLC
- PGA European Tour
- Racecourse Technical Services Limited (RaceTech)
- The Racecourse Association
- Fakenham Racecourse
Work highlights
- Acted for Trivela Group LLC on its acquisition of a majority interest in Walsall Football Club.
- Acted for PGA European Tour on the employment aspects of two commercial projects: a collaboration agreement with a sports marketing agency relating to tickets, hospitality, consumer experience and associated marketing/technology, and a services agreement for the provision of contact centre and associated customer support in connection with ticket sales for their tournaments.
- Acted for Fakenham Racecourse on its new multi-year, media rights arrangements with Racecourse Media Group.
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Burges Salmon LLP
Partner and head of Commercial Group, specialising in intellectual property and commercial contracts. Work includes: agency & distribution, commercial, joint ventures technology transfer; R&D arrangements; IP licensing and merchandising; IP audits and strategy; brand and design protection; procurements and bespoke development of technology; media rights exploitation.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jeremy Dickerson