Demonstrating specific expertise in horse racing, polo and motorsport, the Burges Salmon LLP practice is highly regarded for advising on media rights and sponsorship arrangements, alongside anti-doping litigation. Based out of Bristol, Jeremy Dickerson leads the outfit, with experience in merchandising and sales promotion matters; Helen Scott-Lawler is a specialist in exploiting IP and data in horse racing; while Andrew Matheson focuses on high-value commercial disputes.
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Key clients
- Walsall FC (and their owners, Trivela Group LLC)
- The Perth Hunt
- Goals Soccer Centres (Oak Corporate Credit Designated Activity Company)
- Discovery Corporate Services Ltd
- PGA European Tour
- Racecourse Technical Services Limited (RaceTech)
- The Racecourse Association
- Fakenham Racecourse
- Scottish Professional Football League
- Brooks Running
Work highlights
- Advised Walsall FC (and its owners) on the acquisition of its stadium and adjoining land and on a refinancing.
- Acting for global running brand Brooks Running in its defence of trade mark infringement and passing off proceedings brought by Puma.
- Advised Discovery Corporate Services Ltd in connection with its High Court claim against a former agent arising out of the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jeremy Dickerson