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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Level demonstrates impressive experience across sports, media, entertainment and technology law. It earns plaudits for its representation of individual athletes in commercial mandates including rights arrangements and sponsorship deals, as well as domestic and international disciplinary proceedings. The team also represents federations, teams, broadcasters and sponsors in a range of matters.

Work Highlights

  • Level acted for the International Tennis Federation on an assortment of digital transformational projects, incorporating a range of new software and data technologies.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Lowen
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Daniel Lowen
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Band 1

Daniel Lowen is held in high regard for the depth of his expertise and experience in football as part of a broad sports practice. His clients include athletes, governing bodies and sponsors, to whom he provides advice on a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters.

Best lawyer in the sports industry, in my opinion.

Dan is simply at the top of his game in the sports industry. An outstanding lawyer.

Dan is one of the best in the business. He has an excellent manner with clients and builds immediate trust. A great communicator and leader.

Morris Bentata
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Morris Bentata
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Band 2

Morris Bentata handles the full range of marketing and media rights on behalf of various stakeholders in sport including governing bodies, broadcasters and sponsors. He frequently advises on multi-jurisdictional broadcast and rights deals.

Best in class when it comes to working on media rights agreements, he has excellent agreements knowledge in how broadcast and rights holders operate.

Morris is a great partner of our organisation and we see him as an extension of the legal team within our organisation. He is excellent and we appreciate his partnership.

No challenge is too big for him, and his depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in the field always ensure a top-tier output. He is also a delight to work with and a genuinely nice guy.

An exceptional lawyer.

Dan Harrington
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Dan Harrington
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Band 4

Dan Harrington is a commercial sports lawyer with significant experience representing media platforms, governing bodies and sportspeople. He advises clients on a range of commercial matters including broadcasting deals, sponsorship agreements and athlete endorsements.

Liz Coley
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Liz Coley
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Band 4

Liz Coley advises football clubs on a wide range of commercial and contractual matters.

She is simply fantastic. I could not recommend her highly enough!

Liz's in-depth knowledge of the sector, experience with high-value transactions and strong regulatory understanding enable her to navigate intricate legal issues with confidence and precision.

Liz consistently delivers clear advice and has played a key role in navigating complex matters efficiently. Her professionalism, responsiveness and engaging style have made her a trusted colleague.

Liz is a key, trusted adviser across the business. There is a strong professional relationship, with good, open communication and commercial consideration.

Jonathan Hyman
Associates to watch

Jonathan Hyman is a managing associate in the sports practice, handling disputes, disciplinary and regulatory matters. He has acted for governing bodies as well as individual athletes, and is developing his own notable practice in football and boxing.

Jonathan is an amazing lawyer and a key part of the legal team. He was good in many ways: in analysing documents, preparing the best defence and using his expertise throughout the process.

Jonathan is a superb 'consigliere' to senior partners. Sharp, knowledgeable and passionate about the work.

He has become a go-to for me with all client matters. His work ethic is as good as I've ever seen and his communication is excellent. He adapts to what I need better than anyone I've worked with.

Jonathan was top notch. I am thoroughly happy with Jonathan, from his communication and patience to answer my questions to the quality of his output. I hope to work with him again in the future.

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Daniel Lowen
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Daniel Lowen
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Band 1
Morris Bentata
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Morris Bentata
2
Band 2
Dan Harrington
4
Dan Harrington
4
Band 4
Liz Coley
4
Liz Coley
4
Band 4
Jonathan Hyman
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Alastair Campbell

Fraser Reid

Jody Macdonald

Jonathan Hyman

Rowena Samarasinhe

Tim Lowles

Victoria Evans

Will Hill

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