Stibbe advises players in the industry spanning sports associations, media platforms, record labels and broadcasters on an array of contentious and advisory matters. The firm has also developed a strategic focus on the fast-growing gamification sector. TMT specialist Erik Valgaeren heads up the practice; his varied portfolio of work incorporates advice on pre-employment background checks and compliance with the Electronic Communications Act. Sports law expert Elisabeth Matthys frequently handles litigation involving discrimination issues and anti-doping rules. Publishers rely on Ignace Vernimme for informed counsel on diverse trade mark and copyright issues.
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Work highlights
- Provided advice to Warner Media regarding (the aftermath of) Covid-19 and various measures and precautions to be respected by a HBO camera crew coming from the US to Belgium.
- Defending the Royal Football Association of Belgium in several lawsuits, including regarding the Financial Fair Play regulations, licensing, contract and corporate law, third party ownership regulations and transfer issues.
- Assisting Momentum Capital with a dispute against a major international recreational park and a broad spectrum of intellectual property rights issues.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Erik Valgaeren