Stibbe’s media practice is noted for its ‘availability, expertise, and quick answers’, leveraging its expertise in the sector to advise leading clients in the media and entertainment, as well as sports sectors. The practice combines knowledge of technology, regulatory, and IP issues to provide a comprehensive offering for its clients. Team head Erik Valgaeren is recognised for his longstanding expertise in media-related matters. Elisabeth Matthys specialises in sports law, while Ignace Vernimme has vast knowledge of patents, designs, and trademarks and copyright.  

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Availability, expertise, and quick answers.’

Key clients

  • Belgian Football Association
  • Momentum
  • Warner Media
  • Soundcloud
  • Pro Basketball League

Work highlights

  • Representing the Royal Football Association of Belgium in several lawsuits, a.o. regarding the Financial Fair Play Regulations, licensing, contract and corporate law, Third Party Ownership regulations, transfer issues.  
  • Advising Temu on the gamification of specific user functionalities in its mobile application, as well as on the involvement of influencers on social media channels.
  • Assisting Momentum capital with their dispute with a major international recreational park and a broad spectrum of IP rights.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Erik Valgaeren

Other key lawyers

Elisabeth Matthys, Ignace Vernimme