Sport & Media

The sports & media industries demand that their advisers are immersed in the sector and our sports & media group is just that. The group, which include ex-professionals from both environments, have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for what they do, a real understanding of this complex environment and are able to field technically excellent lawyers and other advisers who are sports & media specialists.

A cross-practice team working together to provide private client, commercial property, litigation and corporate expertise for professionals involved in the business of sports and entertainment. Our lawyers have the essential range of expertise necessary to address the various needs of both the commercial organisation and individuals involved in the media and entertainment industry.

We appreciate the competitive nature of this market and the need for swift, high quality legal advice across these industries. We invest time in ensuring that our clients' needs are comprehensively met affording them protection beyond their immediate requirements. We have a thorough grasp of the commercial and private client legal issues surrounding the sport and media industries with the essential range of expertise. Thomas Eggar has drawn upon its strength in areas such as corporate finance, commercial law, intellectual property, employment, dispute resolution and tax and estate planning to provide a full service for organisations and individuals in the sports and media industries.

We already manage the legal needs of some of the UK's leading players and entertainers, clubs, media companies, sponsors and agencies having the skill and experience to manage both discreet private client matters and commercial transactions in the public spotlight.

As a young, dynamic team our innovative thinking and technical expertise enables us to come up with cutting edge solutions to fit your goals.

How we can help

Working with your existing agents and other advisers or, where appropriate, recommending professional partners. Providing you with long-term support and clear planning in respect of all your personal legal, tax and financial needs.

Contract and career

Supporting you with contract and employment issues that arise on a transfer, relocation or re-negotiation and helping you to avoid or resolve disputes. Advising you on protecting and maintaining your brand image, as well as agreeing sponsorship deals. Our registered sports agents can provide practical tailored legal advice either enhancing your existing agent relationship or advising you direct.

Property

Helping you to reduce the stress of relocation by supporting you with the sale, purchase and management of your residential or commercial property. Where necessary we also have the expertise to assist in managing and resolving issues and property disputes.

Injury claims

Peace of mind knowing that our experienced personal injury team are on hand to support you if you are injured and can't play or perform to the best of your ability. We'll be there to advise on the likely success of a claim and the possible compensation you might receive, so that you can focus on getting fit.

Wealth and estate planning

Tax and estate planning focusing on your unique circumstances to create tailored solutions that will protect and preserve your wealth both now and in the future. We have specialists in inheritance and capital gains tax advice, school fees planning, the creation of Wills and trusts as well as more innovative arrangements.

Personal tax

Drawn from the legal and accountancy professions, as well as directly from HMRC, we provide you with a full tax return and compliance service encompassing personal, business and international taxation. We are familiar with the demands and requirements unique to the sports world, already acting for a number of high profile clients including international footballers and cricketers.

Family & matrimonial

Our skilled advocates and negotiators will put you at ease and provide specialist support and understanding of your family situation. Experienced at resolving highly complex cases and substantial or unusual assets. We can advise you on pre and post-nuptial arrangements, cohabitation, children and divorce.

Corporate finance

Our lawyers can advise clubs or sports companies/organisations on the full range of corporate finance services from club/company sales and acquisitions to debt and equity investments.

Commercial

This essential element for clubs and companies operating in the sports sector sees us advising on any contract matter with support on any number of commercial and business agreements, sponsorship and finance agreements.

Intellectual property

For the sports sector in particular, protecting intellectual property is vital and we advise and implement measures to protect organisations' image, brand, domains, trademarks, website content and much more.

Dispute resolution

We will deal with any type of commercial dispute that sports organisations have. We have a particular expertise in advising on contractual disputes and commercial claims using arbitration and all forms of dispute resolution, including mediation.

Employment

We advise sports employers on all employment matters from basic documentation to tribunals, benefits, pensions and tax incentives.

Commercial property

We advise on all matters relating to the acquisition and disposal of land and property for clubs/organisations, as well as individuals. We also manage and resolve issues and disputes arising on residential and investment property portfolios.

"Thomas Eggar has supported me with its continued sponsorship and expert legal guidance."

Matt Prior, International cricketer and ambassador for Thomas Eggar LLP

"A big thank you to Thomas Eggar's Sport & Media team for all their class legal advice and support. Respect."

Rio Ferdinand, Manchester United & England

"Thomas Eggar shone in the sports arena."

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