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DLA Piper LLP

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Sport - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper has a celebrated sports broadcasting offering that advises illustrious rights holders on domestic and international auctions and distribution contracts, particularly in football. It also has a considerable practice in event staging, advising on commercial arrangements for international events. Additionally, the team regularly assists with sports infrastructure arrangements, such as stadium financing, as well as sponsorship, competition law and related litigation. It also demonstrates expertise in sophisticated anti-piracy issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper acted as the independent invigilator for UEFA, monitoring the integrity of its Marketing Agency RFP in regard to its intention to market the commercial rights for the 2027-30 and 2030-33 cycles of the UEFA men's club competitions.

Strengths

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  • We value their detailed knowledge of us and their industry expertise.

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  • Good technical expertise and good client-facing relations.

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  • The team have a strong understanding of commercial and intellectual property matters that affect sports rights holders. Always prompt to respond, particularly to time-sensitive matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nick Fitzpatrick
    Nick Fitzpatrick

    Nick Fitzpatrick

    Nick Fitzpatrick is global co-chair of DLA Piper's media, sport and entertainment section. He acts for governing bodies, sponsors and rights holders on commercial contracts and media rights matters.
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  • Zane Shihab
    Zane Shihab

    Zane Shihab

    Zane Shihab provides specialist commercial advice to the full spectrum of sporting clients, from high-profile athletes to international sporting bodies. His deep experience encompasses a wide body commercial contracting, including sponsorship, media rights and merchandising in addition to ticketing for major sporting events.

    • Zane Shihab is excellent to deal with and truly understands the commercial reality. He comes with context and solutions. I find him a pleasure to deal with.

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    • Zane Shihab consistently provides sound legal advice and has a strong commercial awareness of matters in the sports industry.

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