Jamie Goldberg > Geldards LLP > Derby, England > Lawyer Profile

Recently handling corporate governance M&A, refinancing, and restructuring, Geldards LLP is knowledgeable of bespoke IT supply and resale arrangements, framework manufacturing agreements, as well as outsourcing agreements. Leading the firm’s corporate practice, Debra Martin splits her time between Derby and Nottingham and specialises in employee ownership trusts, private equity, and venture capital matters. In Derby, Jamie Goldberg oversees the firm’s commercial and sports team, he is a key port of call for high-profile athletes on image rights licenses, as well as sponsorship and endorsement agreements. In Nottingham, Jenny Chatten spearheads the firm’s banking department and is knowledgeable of the franchising and healthcare sectors, while Derby-based Manjot Shokar is another key team member.

Potential infringement risks, the acquisition of trade marks out of insolvency, and trade mark applications remain a cornerstone of the practice at Geldards LLP. Splitting his time between Derby and Nottingham, Jamie Goldberg oversees the practice. Goldberg advises golfers and tennis players on endorsement, image rights and licensing, as well as sponsorship, he is also lauded for his ‘great industry knowledge.’ In Derby, Saima Shabir and Tamsin Mason-Rowe are experienced in data protection and contractual work.

Often acting for large companies and public sector organisations in the procurement of software and technology-related services, Geldards LLP is knowledgeable of data protection, for which Tamsin Mason-Rowe is a key contact. The practice is also geared to handle broadband projects, cloud services contracts, and outsourcing arrangements. Jamie Goldberg leads the practice, while Saima Shabir is often engaged in IT contracts, as well as licensing and intellectual property. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Nottingham.

With expertise in endorsement, licensing, and sponsorship sporting agreements, the Derby-based practice Geldards LLP often advises a broad range of sporting entities on appearance agreements, media, and regulatory matters. Practice head Jamie Goldberg is a key port of call for various high-profile athletes on image rights and intellectual property issues. Rebecca Stojak is particularly proficient in equine law and often represents domestic and international sporting and Olympic professionals on competition disputes. She is also well-regarded for her experience in advising sports professionals on defamation issues.