Charles Russell Speechlys LLP houses a full-service sports law team, capable of advising governing bodies, clubs, athletes, and corporate investors on a spectrum of commercial, regulatory, and transactional matters. The firm regularly advises on M&A activity throughout the English football pyramid and its sports corporate group also advises on joint ventures, commercial partnerships, and sports asset financing. Keir Gordon is particularly well-known for his football expertise and has vast experience working in football corporate matters. On the commercial side, the firm acts on major media rights, sponsorship, and marketing deals, while the regulatory team is noted for its work on governance, investigations, safeguarding, and anti-doping matters. Based in the firm’s commercial team, Jason Saiban advises on sponsorship, digital media, merchandising, endorsements, and event management, and serves as relationship partner to major clients, including sports brands, governing bodies, teams, and agencies. Edward Craig is a regulatory specialist with a strong track record in horse racing matters. Jon Higton is an important part of the team. Head of Sport at the firm, Richard Davies, specialises in sponsorship and media rights and arrangements in the sports-tech space. Nic Couchman is a sector specialist.
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Keir Gordon; Jason Saiban; Edward Craig; Jon Higton; Dan McDonagh; Danielle Sharkey