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TMT: Media, Entertainment & Sport - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

Greenberg Traurig is a recent entrant to the Dubai legal market and has made a rapid impact through several high-profile lateral hires. It has standout expertise in the negotiation of commercial contracts pertaining to sporting events, including motor sports and e-sports. In addition, the media and entertainment group has experience in counselling on the development of legislation to govern these sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Greenberg Traurig advised Ethara on the full range of commercial agreements supporting its delivery of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven Bainbridge
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Steven Bainbridge
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Band 1

Steve Bainbridge is a leading regional specialist in sports and entertainment, with experience in acting on numerous commercial matters such as licensing and management agreements. He divides his time between Dubai and Riyadh.

Steven Bainbridge has an amazing ability to simplify the most complicated issues.

Steven Bainbridge is an excellent lawyer with an invaluable background and experience.

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David Bintliff
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Band 2

David Bintliff is notable for his media and entertainment expertise, with experience in advising well-known brands on advertising and promotional campaigns in the UAE. He is increasingly active on media work relating to sport, such as sponsorship matters and the acquisition of media rights for sporting events.

David Bintliff delivers fast, pragmatic and salient advice. He is able to navigate and influence the fast-growing Middle Eastern market, and this is key to his clients' success.

Lewis Calder
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Lewis Calder is a former professional rugby player whose legal practice has a notable specialism in sports issues, including sponsorship agreements and other commercial contracts. He is also regularly active on media and entertainment matters.

Lewis Calder is hard-working but more importantly he is a technically excellent lawyer who understands the sports media space incredibly well and tailors his advice accordingly.

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Steven Bainbridge
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Steven Bainbridge
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Band 1
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David Bintliff
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Band 2
Lewis Calder
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