Specific examples of our experience across the sports industry, which members of Cobbetts have
advised on, include:

• A dispute with Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the English Football Association arising out of the intellectual property rights in World Cup Willie and the Jules Rimet trophy.

• One of the first ever cases before the Saudi Arabian Anti-Doping and Disciplinary Committees.

• The first post-Bosman transfer of Mario Bortolazzi to West Bromwich Albion.

• High-profile defamation, privacy and reputation management.

• Endorsement deals for Gold medal Olympians.

• Acting for Premier League clubs in appeals against points penalties.

• Advising national and international personalities in respect of Image Rights contracts.

• Acting for footballers and clubs from the Premier League, Scottish Premier, Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Eredivisi.

• Wembley Stadium, Millennium Stadium and various other football, rugby and cricket stadia.

• Completing the deal that brought the first ever Vodafone Cup tournament, ‘The Tournament of Champions’, to Manchester United, which featured PSV Eindhoven, Boca Juniors and Urawa Red Diamonds.

• Sale, acquisition and flotation of a variety of football, rugby and cricket clubs

• Working with Supporters Direct to develop and sponsor the model constitution for Football Supporters’ Trusts. Using this constitution, we have been involved in the formation of over 100 Supporters’ trusts.

• Advice across all sports including Athletics, Tennis, Golf, Motorsport, Formula 1, Swimming, Basketball, Yachting, Horse Racing, Squash, Racquetball, Badminton, Hockey and Bowls.