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What the Team is Known For

Lewis Silkin has a multi-skilled sports team with core expertise in commercial matters across horse racing, cycling and cricket, as well as general disciplinary issues. It has notable experience in employment and immigration work, particularly in football, and also advises on advertising and brand protection. It offers a contingent of specialist intellectual property lawyers to advise on matters surrounding trade marks and content licensing. Also well versed in sports technology and data management matters.

Work Highlights

  • Lewis Silkin advised LIV Golf on a range of commercial matters, specifically on venue and sponsorship agreements in relation to the delivery of the organisation's international tournaments.

Strengths

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They take a personalised approach, are pragmatic in their view, and care about our organisation and our view.

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They have a very engaging approach and are keen to ensure they understand the client's position. They bring strong commercial acumen and a fresh perspective to complex commercial matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alex Kelham
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Alex Kelham
3
Band 3

Alex Kelham co-heads the sports business group at Lewis Silkin and advises across the gamut of commercial and regulatory matters in the sector. She has significant experience assisting clients with media rights deals and sponsorship arrangements.

Alex is extremely customer-focused and works tirelessly to bring pragmatic solutions to complex issues, including where the client isn't always clear what the issues or outcomes sought are themselves.

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Stephen O'Flaherty
5
Stephen O'Flaherty
5
Band 5

Stephen O'Flaherty advises football clubs on talent and international transfer issues. He acts for clubs, sporting organisations, corporates and individuals.

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Alex Kelham
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Alex Kelham
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Stephen O'Flaherty
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Stephen O'Flaherty
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