A key port of call for broadcasters, sports right holders and sports talent, sports boutique Onside Law LLP is adept at assisting with broadcast licensing arrangements related to media rights, and the production and distribution of content. The 'commercially minded' James Tobias takes the lead on this type of work, and is also well versed in matters at the intersection of broadcast and digital media. In addition, the team also acts for TV presenters, and has notably advised on numerous sports-related docuseries. Jamie Singer co-leads the team alongside Tobias.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team at Onside is exceptionally knowledgeable, commercially minded and pragmatic. They don't get bogged down in academic or legalistic points, but instead distil their advice into short, clear recommendations and queries which are fit to be presented at exec level within any business.'
'I find their approach to be concise and direct, and it often draws on real industry knowledge from their impressive client base. The people is also friendly and approachable, and very much feel like an extension of my team.’
Key clients
- ATP Media
- Snack Media
Work highlights
- Advised Sir Michael Parkinson's company following his passing on the licensing of archive interview content for various commercial and non-commercial purposes.
- Advised Avidity Studios on all aspects of its first full TV commission, "The Captain’s Dinner", focusing on the stories of three former Ryder Cup Team Europe captains.