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Squire Patton Boggs

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Squire Patton Boggs

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Sport - UK-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Squire Patton Boggs has a noteworthy sports practice that is supported by the firm's extensive global network. The team is regularly instructed by organisations across various sports, including leading football clubs, to handle corporate transactions, regulatory advice and employment matters. It possesses significant experience advising on sports media rights deals.
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Work Highlights

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  • Squire Patton Boggs acted for Perform Content Services in the defence of a EUR13 million claim brought by IMG Data, who alleged breaches of rights over the collection of data at matches played within the European football leagues.

Strengths

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  • Full commitment and strong knowledge across the full spectrum of legal advice. An extremely supportive and skilled team with the will to go the extra mile.

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  • Squire Patton Boggs possess sector-leading expertise, with personnel demonstrating exceptional knowledge and insight, particularly within the betting industry.

    Sport respondentUK

  • The team possesses know-how in sports law regarding commercial rights, media rights and sports betting.

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  • Very responsive and hard-working, with good sector and technical knowledge. Good value for money as well.

    Sport respondentUK

  • Superb service, extremely knowledgeable, proactive and calm. It was quite a sensitive matter and they stayed calm and dealt with the process efficiently.

    Sport respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Stephen Sampson
    Stephen Sampson

    Stephen Sampson

    Stephen Sampson heads Squire Patton Boggs's sports and entertainment industry group. He handles a range of contentious and regulatory matters as part of a broad practice.

    • One of the most experienced and longest-serving sports lawyers.

      Sport respondentUK

    • I just really enjoy working with him. He's very helpful and strategic and has a great, user-friendly approach to things.

      Sport respondentUK
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