Specialists in handling licensing contracts, image rights agreements and complex governance matters, the Harbottle & Lewis LLP team is highly regarded by the governing bodies, high-profile athletes and sports organisations it represents. Bob Mitchell and Michael Lister jointly lead the outfit, both specialising in commercial contract work and regulatory matters, predominantly in the football and Formula 1 spheres. Dalton Odendaal is knowledgeable on all aspects of staging major sporting events, while both Sam Purkiss and Mike Jones are cited as key contacts.
L’éditorial du Legal 500
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Clients clés
- Diageo (Guinness)
- Cricket West Indies
- Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
- Nissan Formula E Team
- England Men’s Cricket Team
- Automobile Club de Monaco
- Tyrone Mings
- Your Golf Travel
- Tina Hausmann
- The Professional Jockeys Association
Points forts
- Advised Diageo on its long-term renewal of its major title sponsorship of the men’s rugby union Six Nations, and its additional title sponsorship of the women’s Six Nations which takes effect from 2024, with the brand replacing TikTok as title sponsor.
- Acting as external counsel for Cricket West Indies on a number of key commercial matters throughout the year, including kit and merchandise agreements, licensing agreements and data capture agreements.
- Providing complete legal support to the Nissan Formula E racing team throughout season 9 of the Formula E Championship.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Mike Jones
Sam Purkiss
Responsable de la pratique
Bob Mitchell; Michael Lister
Autres avocats clés
Dalton Odendaal; Sam Purkiss; Mike Jones