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Sophie Wilkinson

Sophie Wilkinson

Work Department

Commercial, Intellectual Property, Data Protection

Position

Sophie has significant experience advising on staging and licensing agreements for major events, including:

European Athletics FIA FIFA ECB SRO Motorsports World Rugby Davis Cup competition

Sophie also has experience in connection with broadcasting and media rights, both from a rights’ holder and broadcaster perspective (notably for ATP Media, Sunset+Vine and International Sports Broadcasting).

Sophie has particular expertise in data protection, advising various governing bodies, sports integrity units and other commercial clients on complex data protection issues.

Sophie is a key member of the team leading the relationship with FIFA and the FIA.

Career

2016 – Present: Partner – Onside Law

2011 – 2016: Solicitor – Macfarlanes

2007 – 2009: Tennis Coach – University of Bath

2002 – 2007: Professional Tennis Player - WTA

Languages

English

Education

2010 – 2011: BPP Law School (LPC)

2007 – 2010: Cardiff University (Law & Criminology)

Mentions

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) • London

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