Displaying vast expertise in football club acquisitions, IP brand protection, and sports-related employment law matters, the ‘responsive and thorough’ team at Stevens & Bolton LLP is praised for its work with sporting associations and shareholders. Based in Guilford, the ’calm and measured’ Charles Maurice and Tom Collins co-lead the practice; Maurice chiefly focuses on commercial and tech issues, while Collins specialises in ownership and infringement disputes. Tom Lingard is additionally highlighted for his knowledge on protecting image rights.
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‘The firm has great experience and expertise across the sports sector, in particular on IP and commercial work. From my experience, they have a real in-depth knowledge and understanding of the sports industry and can apply this knowledge to resolve complex legal issues for clients in this field. I know that many of the individuals in the sports group have worked for an array of high-profile sports clients across many different sports and various practice areas, so they are very well placed to advise clients in this sector. In terms of value for money, they cannot be matched.’
‘Charles Maurice brings a real background knowledge of sports issues in the commercial field and has been instrumental in the success of the sports group at S&B.'
- 'Tom Collins is focused, very knowledgeable on the sports industry from a legal and current affairs perspective, and very personable.’
‘Stevens and Bolton always listen to our needs and appoint the appropriate experts who are very responsive and thorough.’
‘Charlie Maurice is always very calm and measured and assesses our needs before making any recommendations and appointing the appropriate team. Charlie is an exceptional listener and works with his team and our other professionals to get the job done quickly and efficiently.’
Kernmandanten
- Bond Group Sixways
- Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club
- Euretco B.V.
- Huel Ltd
- Jenahura Players Ltd
- NEP Group Inc/NEP UK Ltd
- Square Ball Media Ltd
- The Pitch Performance LLC
- Tyrrell Promotions
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Brighton & Hove Albion FC, supporting it with its brand protection programme.
- Advising a high-end fashion label on its sponsorship deal for the Ryder Cup.
- Acting for the shareholders on various issues arising from the insolvency of a rugby club.
Anwält*innen
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Charles Maurice; Tom Collins
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Tom Lingard