Entertainment and Sports
Sectors
The Entertainment and Sports industries have witnessed remarkable expansion, evolving into highly complex, technology-driven, and commercially lucrative sectors. As these industries continue to grow and adapt to changing consumer demands, we provide strategic legal solutions to key stakeholders, including media companies, governing bodies, broadcasters, investors, sports organizations, and high-profile individuals.
Our global team is at the forefront of the market, advising on major transactions, regulatory matters, and disputes that shape the future of entertainment and sports. With a deep understanding of industry trends and legal complexities, we help clients navigate challenges while seising emerging opportunities.
Strategic Presence and Expansion
We advise a diverse range of clients, including streaming platforms, broadcasters, publishing houses, film and music production companies, gaming studios, and digital media businesses on:
- Mergers, acquisitions, and financing transactions involving entertainment entities
- Corporate structuring and reorganisations
- Dispute resolution and litigation
- Negotiation of commercial agreements
- Content licensing, production, and distribution agreements
- Data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity compliance
- Complex digital media, technology, and intellectual property agreements
- Regulatory compliance, including investigations by competition and media authorities
Sports
Our dedicated Sports team provides comprehensive legal counsel to clubs, investors, athletes, leagues, organising bodies, agencies, and esports companies on:
- Mergers, acquisitions, and financing transactions involving sports businesses
- Corporate governance and restructuring
- Infrastructure financing for stadiums and other sports-related projects
- Dispute resolution, arbitration, and disciplinary matters
- Negotiation of commercial agreements, including media rights, sponsorships, and endorsements
- Legal framework for the organization of major sporting events and competitions
- Financing structures for clubs and sporting entities
- Sports regulatory compliance and governance
With extensive experience across both industries, we deliver tailored legal solutions that drive success in an evolving global landscape.
News & Insight
Expert Insights: Kai Scholz on China-Germany Financial Dialogue and EU-China Economic Relations
Our Partner and Head of Legal & Operations, Kai Scholz, LL.B. appeared live on CGTN Europe’s “The World Today” to provide expert commentary on the China-Germany Financial
Stablecoins in the European Legal Order: Regulation, Systemic Risk and the Transformation of Financial Infrastructure (2025 Update)
Stablecoins have evolved from an experimental crypto-instrument into a potential pillar of Europe’s emerging digital financial architecture. With the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation („MiCA“)
When Defendants Admit Liability, then attempts to Withdraw: ‘I meant to press the red button!’
In personal injury litigation, an early admission of liability can feel like a major relief, especially in very difficult case. For the claimant, it means