England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Stephenson Harwood
Insolvencies in the worlds of football and motorsports are key focus areas Stephenson Harwood‘s cross-disciplinary sports law offering. Team head Ben Sigler - a commercial litigation specialist - advises clients on alleged breaches of sponsorship agreements, copyright infringement issues and impropriety claims in relation to event bids. Insolvency and dispute resolution expert Julian Cahn is a key contact for trustees of athletes, while Don Brown and Nick Axup are noted for their respective focus on finance and restructuring matters, especially in football and cricket.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent client management, very commercial, and understands client's needs and position. First-class knowledge and experience. Total availability in a crisis. Cannot be faulted.'
Key clients
- Trustees in Bankruptcy of Boris Becker
- IQNOIQ Group S.A.R.L
- European Football Club
- A Spanish Sports Company
- Otium Entertainment Group Limited
- Coventry City Football Club
- Privatstiftung Lauda
- bd-c Chase Bidco Limited
- Grab+Pull Fightwear Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Mr Becker's Trustees in Bankruptcy.
- Advising IQONIQ Group S.A.R.L in relation to a sponsorship agreement dispute with CPFC Limited.
- Advising a European football club on an loan from a global investment bank.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ben Sigler