Harbottle & Lewis

We are a dynamic full service law firm advising a creative and entrepreneurial client base. Combining expertise and creativity we support our clients and people to achieve their goals.

Our sport and entertainment lawyers are known for advising rights holders (including sports clubs, teams and tournament organisers) and major global brands on all aspects of sports marketing, including sponsorship agreements, endorsement and ambassador deals, merchandising, licensing and event staging. Recent work includes advising on sponsorship agreements relating to Formula One, Formula E, the ICC Cricket World Cup, the Premier League, the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA European Championship and Six Nations rugby.

We are also sports technology and interactive entertainment industry specialists, advising companies on their immersive and experiential offerings and the development of innovative apps.

We also have a thriving talent practice, advising athletes and talent from across the entertainment industry on their employment contracts, commercial arrangements, image rights matters, media appearances and their personal brand. We also advise on the full range of personal legal matters including reputation management, wills and estate planning, property and family matters.