With Richard Barham at the helm, Dentons' team displays a ‘superb’ and ’willing attitude’ when handling M&A and corporate governance issues within the football and media spheres. Dan Bodle is an international arbitration expert, Matthew Tinger primarily focuses on the leisure sector, and Joe Collingwood is highly knowledgeable on the corporate finance side. Georgina Kirkwood is also highlighted as key for her work on the commercial aspects of deals.
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‘Superb can-do and willing attitude.’
‘Hardworking, easy to get on with and relatable too.'
Key clients
- Virtual Soccer Schools Limited
- The Football Association
- Viaplay- sale of Premier Sports
- Pele Brand
Work highlights
- Advised the Central Bid Team at The Football Association in respect of its responses to the Bid Dossier 2028 required as part of the UK&I’s joint bid to host UEFA EURO.
- Provided commercial and regulatory advice to Viaplay, the international media and entertainment group, on its acquisition of Premier Sports from Setanta Sports.
- Acted for Pele Brand LLC on the acquisition of the perpetual global rights to the name, brand and image of Pele (arguably the most famous footballer of all time).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Barham