Sports law boutique Onside Law LLP has a growing digital media practice which combines its expertise in the sports industry with knowledge of the digital, social media and emerging technology spheres. The team assists sports governing bodies, talent agencies, social influencer agencies, and production and content companies on the production, distribution and exploitation of digital and social content. Practice head James Tobias handles a variety of matters involving the acquisition, production, licensing and exploitation of audiovisual content. Co-head Adam Leadercramer, a key contact for sports-related digital media companies and sports rights holders, focuses on the digital space.
Testimonials
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‘Very knowledgeable team in the sports industry. All partners are very reactive.’
‘They have a deep understanding of the sports industry, have good relationships with stakeholders and can also facilitate conversations on the business side of things.’
Key clients
- ATP Media
- Sorare
- Move.ai
- Snack Media
- Two Circles
- InCrowd
- Ellipse Data
- England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
- Lawn Tennis Association (LTA)
- Mackenzie Weller Management
- 21st Group
- Cue Tips Media
- Tennis Data Innovations (TDI)
Work highlights
- Advised Mackenzie Weller Management on a range of digital and social content projects, including the podcast LuAnna.
- Advised Sorare on strategically navigating a more challenging macro-economic climate for NFTs and crypto.
- Advised InCrowd on several strategic client projects with some of the most digitally-savvy rights holders in sports, including with the MLS, Arsenal and the ECB.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Tobias, Adam Leadercramer