30 September 2019 Blog The SportsTech Ten: No.1 - the Studio Guy The SportsTech Ten is Mills & Reeve’s new series of ten question interviews with some of the most important stakeholders and disruptors in the domestic SportsTech ecosystem. Share this article Bookmark this page 11 min read
4 September 2019 Blog Bovril and betting: protecting exclusivity in sports data rights Unless you are a fan of either team, Hull City’s early season home Championship fixture against Reading probably passed you by. The game itself was unremarkable. Share this article Bookmark this page 9 min read
4 July 2019 Blog Net gains with multipurpose sports stadiums Ever since the English Roses won Commonwealth Gold on the Gold Coast in Australia last year, the interest and participation surrounding netball has been on the increase. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
27 June 2019 Blog Adidas three stripes trade mark is knocked out of court In the era of athleisure fashion, sportswear branding is a highly valuable asset... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
31 May 2019 Blog Neymar misuse of footballers’ names, please. To readers who, unlike the author, have a solid sporting professional reputation, here’s an expensive lesson in why it’s important to protect your brand early. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
12 March 2019 Blog Stopping Formula One in its tracks - the harsh reality facing British Motorsport after Brexit Formula One (F1) is widely regarded as the pinnacle of world motorsport and is an industry worth around $4 billion a year. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
4 February 2019 Blog Sports technology and media All British sports fans know that 2019 will be huge. The ICC Cricket World Cup, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, a home Ashes series, the Netball World Cup and a Rugby World Cup. It’s enormously exciting. Share this article Bookmark this page 10 min read
19 December 2018 Blog Live blocking injunctions: a knock-out blow for infringers? Illegal streaming of live sporting events over the internet is not a new problem. But, given the rate of growth in this activity, sports broadcasters are fighting back. The new weapon in their arsenal is the live blocking injunction. Share this article Bookmark this page 7 min read
13 December 2018 Blog Reevaldo: how endorsement deals are done Reevaldo has had a storming debut season so far for Kings Cross United (KC United). As a result, he’s making headlines for all the right reasons and, if his good form continues... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
11 December 2018 Blog Could Brexit be a positive step for the national game? One of the main concerns of The FA is England’s success at an international level, and therefore, it has a vested interest in ensuring that young English players have the opportunity to develop and thrive in the Premier League. Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
6 November 2018 Blog Legal Directories results: 2018/19 Who’s Who Legal, The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners have all recently published their Legal Directories for 2018/19, and we are delighted that many members of our sports team have been recognised. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
22 October 2018 Blog How do you protect your business if your contracting counterparty fails? The recent compulsory liquidation of international sports agency MP & Silva after a petition from the French Tennis Federation has raised concerns... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read