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Sports Law is a separate and distinct area of law which encompasses issues requiring a wide range of legal expertise. These areas range from contracts and sponsorship arrangements on the one hand to the resolution of sport related disputes on the other, and even franchising and merchandising arrangements. Licensing agreements and management contracts are also important areas which need specific legal expertise to deal with them effectively. Many of these kinds of arrangements are of high value and can even involve issues as to which legal jurisdiction applies to them. For example many of the contracts and arrangements relating to the next Olympics in London will be governed by foreign legal jurisdictions. In addition to the actual laws applicable there may also be issues of interpretation of sports governing bodies regulations which require clear and methodical consideration. Funding may also be an issue – witness for example the long-running discussions concerning the hosting, by Donnington motor-racing circuit, of the British Grand Prix. Again, these issues are likely to require legal input and specialist expertise. SL&Co can provide technical and commercial help and advice in connection with sports related law and issues. Not only do we have a practical and commercial approach, but we place particular emphasis on client care to ensure that our clients are kept regularly and accurately informed of the technical issues arising and of the progress made on their matters. If you would like to discuss the ways in which we can help you with clear commercial advice please contact us for an informal, confidential discussion.
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