About

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Brabners’ Sports department is recognised nationally and internationally as a leading multi-disciplinary team of lawyers which has been setting standards and providing specialist legal advice in the sport and recreation sector for over 30 years.

The team advises a wide range of entities including international and national federations, national governing bodies, clubs, teams, player/athlete unions, intermediaries, sports men and women, sponsors and commercial partners, event organisers and event hosts, broadcasters, merchandising licensees, marketing and sports agencies, media and technology companies.

The team’s sector experience ensures that it is able to advise its clients in the context of the changing commercial, political, social and economic climate in which they operate.  Team members provide regular sector specific training on topics including funding, governance and safeguarding. Client feedback praises the team’s practical approach, flexibility and significant experience.

Members

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Andrew McGregor

Colin Bell

Graeme Hughes

Jacob O'Brien

Lydia Edgar

Paul Lunt

Philip Steele

Sam Mabon

Simon Taylor

Clients

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Basketball England

British Canoeing & ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships 2015

British Cycling

British Judo

British Swimming

England & Wales Cricket Board

Grand Prix Drivers Association

International Sports Management (ISM)

Leicester City Football Club

Liverpool Football Club

The Rugby Players Association

The Wayne Rooney Foundation

Industries

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Broadcasting, Digital Media, Social Media and Data

Charity and Trust Law

Commercial Contracts

Contract/Grant Agreements

Disciplinary Matters

Employment Immigration & Pensions

Event Organisation

Football Transfers and Contracts

Health & Safety

Individual Representation

Insolvency

Integrity in Sport

Intellectual Property and Image Rights

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Merchandising, Licensing and Affinity

Procurement

Property, Premises, Environmental, Construction and Planning

Regulatory and Governance

Reputation and Crisis Management

Sponsorship & Commercial Partnership Arrangements