Sports law
Sport is now big business. As a result there is now a growing market for the provision of legal services to those involved in the sports sector. At Beswicks, we have a dedicated team of lawyers experienced in this area of law who understand the business and regulation of sport as well as being passionate about it!
Sport is heavily regulated in many areas and specialist advice from Beswicks is available to professional clubs to ensure compliance and representation in matters involving governing and regulatory bodies.
Many businesses will wish to capitalise on the marketing opportunities created through an association with a team, player or sporting event. Specialist lawyers such as Beswicks are essential to the success of these commercial relationships which might involve anything from broadcasting rights to product endorsement.
Our services to businesses include:
- commercial agreements
- sponsorship promotion and marketing
- intellectual property and image rights
- regulatory and disciplinary matters
- immigration
- event management
- North American football partnerships
Recent matters include:
- Negotiation and completion of record value sponsorship contract with cricket equipment provider
- Negotiating and concluding player/club compromise agreements following contract termination
- Advising two Super League rugby clubs on image rights issues and player contracts
- Representing County Cricket Club in ECB Disciplinary Commission appeal in relation to participation in the Twenty20 Cup
- Advising Premier League Club on recent multi million pound transfer deals and associated image rights agreements
- Advising Premier League Club on various FA and FAPL regulatory issues
