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Law firm specialised in Sports - CMS in the UK

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Sport - UK-wide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS has a noteworthy commercial team with significant experience advising on matters at the intersection of the sports and media sectors. It frequently acts for clients in relation to the negotiation and drafting of media rights agreements, as well as licensing and anti-piracy issues. Also assists with contract negotiations and M&A transactions, as well as issues arising out of the use of sports data in the gaming industry.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised FIFA in relation to the application of the 'listed events' regimes in multiple European territories to the broadcasting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Strengths

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Our journey has been particularly complex due to changing regulations, yet the CMS team have been extremely helpful in handling this and reassuring our team that our goals are achievable.

Sport respondent
UK

I am very happy with using them. We have found good people. Their service is excellent, a step up from our prior firm, and they have a broader pool of associates.

Sport respondent
UK

CMS were able to manage a complex matter involving separate proceedings in different jurisdictions. They had good partner leads who were well supported by assistants at appropriate levels.

Sport respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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John Cloke
4
John Cloke
4
Band 4

John Cloke places a strong focus on digital content distribution as part of a broad commercial and regulatory sports practice. He regularly assists clients in the football and motorsports industries.

John Cloke is extremely knowledgeable, almost an extension of our internal team, and can always be on the end of the phone as a highly trusted adviser.

He is an exceptional all-rounder. He has proven himself year in, year out as the right person to work with. He is good in any environment.

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