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TMT: Media, Entertainment & Sport

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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 counselling on the development of legislation to govern these sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Greenberg Traurig advised LIV Golf on the commercial arrangements for its event at the Riyadh Gold Club in February 2025.

Strengths

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Greenberg Traurig has an extensive network of stakeholders in the region. They are diligent in their activities and leave no stone unturned in accomplishing the goals of the client.

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Greenberg Traurig has deep expertise in the sports business and the legal trends within the Gulf, with its finger on the pulse of industry trends and vital developments.

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They are acutely aware of the business context and its changing needs.

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The Greenberg Traurig team is practical and understanding of client situations.

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The firm offers a very quick turnaround time on agreements and is very responsive, adopting a pragmatic approach without losing attention to detail.

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven Bainbridge
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Steven Bainbridge
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Steven 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 is a sports-industry thought leader, a deeply knowledgeable lawyer and a professional who inspires and justifies trust.

Steven is a true professional who will take on complex issues and work towards solving them with the client. His knowledge in the region is second to none.

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David Bintliff
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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 agreements and the acquisition of media rights for sporting events.

David Bintliff is excellent at client service, with a sophisticated understanding of client needs and the broader business context.

David Bintliff is extremely responsive and excellent at juggling multiple competing matters simultaneously and expeditiously.

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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 has been an absolute trooper for us, expertly handling multiple matters simultaneously and always going above and beyond.

Lewis Calder responds quickly to requests and will always go the extra mile to provide information and opinions, drawing on his broader regional and global industry knowledge.

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Steven Bainbridge
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Steven Bainbridge
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David Bintliff
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Lewis Calder
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