LAWYER PROFILE

John Cloke

UK 2026

CMS

Ranked in 1 practice area

Sport

UK-wide

6 years ranked

About

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UK

Practice Areas

John is a partner in the commercial media team with over 15 years’ experience, with a particular focus on transactions involving the exploitation of media and other commercial rights in sport. His clients include major sports competitions and governing bodies, sponsors and multinational media companies.

His practice includes advising clients on the sale and acquisition of broadcasting rights, content distribution and media technology issues. He also advises clients on sponsorship, broadcast regulation, new media strategy, and IP-related issues including copyright.

Prior to joining CMS in September 2022, John spent 17 years at DLA Piper.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Sport - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

John Cloke places a strong focus on digital content distribution as part of a broad commercial and regulatory sports practice. He regularly assists clients in the football and motorsports industries.

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Strengths

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I rate John as one of the best sports lawyers I've encountered. I don't think there is anyone better at drafting. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him as the best in his field of media rights.
SportChambers Guide to the Legal Profession