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Star Associates
Provided by Sam Purkiss
Sam is a senior associate in the firm’s Sport and Sponsorship group and Publishing group.
He advises on commercial and regulatory matters relating to sport and sponsorship, the exploitation of intellectual property and publishing.
He has experience across a range of sports including cricket, football and motorsport. He advises teams and players including in respect of player contracts and the collective representation of players, athletes and brands in respect of personal endorsements and brand management, and has advised global brands and rights holders on sponsorship agreements. He also advises service providers operating in the sport and entertainment industries, in particular in respect of ticketing services.
Admitted as a Solicitor in 2014 having trained at Harbottle & Lewis; promoted to Senior Associate in 2020.
British Association for Sport and Law
European Sponsorship Association
Sam is a football referee operating in the professional game, across EFL Leagues 1 and 2.
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers
I feel very reassured by Sam's expertise and experience, and his ability to explain everything in plain English is fantastic. He is supportive, and communicates very clearly and in a timely manner.
Sam is fantastic - friendly, professional and a pleasure to deal with.
I feel very reassured by Sam's expertise and experience, and his ability to explain everything in plain English is fantastic. He is supportive, and communicates very clearly and in a timely manner.
Sam is fantastic - friendly, professional and a pleasure to deal with.