Max Bitel Greene LLP is recognised as being one of the leading Sports Law firms in Europe. Our Sports and Commercial team is headed up by our partners Nick Bitel and Louise Roberts. MBG LLP has been at the forefront of the development of Sports Law and Nick has led the firm’s groundbreaking work in relation to complex litigation on issues such as competition, ticketing and doping. The MBG LLP team has vast experience in advising upon all aspects of Sport and Commercial law and as a result of its dynamic and flexible approach has developed an outstanding list of clients including some of the world's greatest sports events and individuals. MBG LLP also has over 35 year’s experience of work in the record and media industries advising artistes and record companies as well as in the field of radio, television and newspapers. Key areas of our work include: - Event Management, Sponsorship, Management and Venue agreements, Brand Protection, Image Rights, Broadcasting and New Media Rights, Merchandising and Licensing, Players/Artists and Managers contracts, Football Tours, Kit deals, Football Transfers, Ticketing, Hospitality, Ambush Marketing, Doping, Disciplinary and Regulatory matters. A selection of some of the matters dealt with by the firm include: - • Sponsorship and Media contracts for The Ryder Cup and The European Tour. • Full event service including sponsorship, television, internet and athlete/player contracts for The London Marathon and The Ryder Cup. • Drafting and implementing the Anti-Infringement Program for The Wimbledon Championships, The RFU, The ECB, The London Marathon, The Ryder Cup, The ICC Champions Trophy, and The Cricket World Cup. • Full event service including sponsorship, television, internet and athlete/player contracts for The London Marathon. • Drafting and enforcing Ticket terms and conditions for high profile sporting events including The Wimbledon Championships, The Autumn Internationals, The Six Nations, The Ryder Cup, Twenty 20, ICC Champions Trophy, The Cricket World Cup. • Advising Henley Royal Regatta on regulatory and statutory matters. • Acting for UEFA and FIFA in respect of the enforcement of their intellectual property rights. • Advising the Racehorse Owners Association on the sale of television and new media rights. • Advising international and premiership footballers, managers and agents on transfers, contracts, image rights and endorsements. • Acting for players in disciplinary proceedings relating to doping allegations. • Acting for agents and players in disciplinary proceedings brought by the FA. link: Sports • Litigation • Company Commercial • Property • Wills & Probate • Employment • Insolvency • Landlord & Tenant • Matrimonial • Brand Protection