Michael Lister
UK Guide 2025
Band 4 : Sport
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About
Provided by Michael Lister
Practice Areas
Michael is a partner in the firm's Sports Group and head of the Media and Entertainment Group.
He advises athletes and other talent, clubs and teams, the organisers of major sporting events and global brands on commercial agreements and regulatory issues. He has specialist expertise advising on playing contracts, sponsorship agreements, brand ambassador and endorsement arrangements and the licensing and exploitation of intellectual property, technology and media rights.
Career
Admitted as a Solicitor in 2009 having trained at Harbottle & Lewis; made Partner in 2017.
Professional Memberships
Law Society
European Sponsorship Association
Personal
In his leisure time Michael enjoys football, cricket, golf, tennis, squash and swimming. He is also a ECB Level II cricket coach.
Chambers Review
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Michael Lister specialises in sports marketing and provides expertise in the full range of sponsorship and endorsement matters. His clients include footballers and e-sports athletes as well as their respective teams.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michael is diligent, thoughtful and an excellent communicator backed up by all the knowledge I need for my growing business."
"Michael has been brilliant since the start of our relationship. We hugely value his counsel and knowing he is there if we have a problem."
"I can't recommend him highly enough."
"Michael is diligent, thoughtful and an excellent communicator backed up by all the knowledge I need for my growing business."
"Michael has been brilliant since the start of our relationship. We hugely value his counsel and knowing he is there if we have a problem."
"I can't recommend him highly enough."
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