Business Details
8 Years
experience
Specialist Sports & Entertainment Legal Services
At IPS Law, we combine deep legal expertise with an unparalleled understanding of the commercial dynamics within the sports and entertainment industries. With a client base spanning Premier League football clubs, international athletes, record labels, and media personalities, our practice is built on decades of experience navigating complex legal landscapes. Our team specialises in areas such as image rights, sponsorship agreements, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution, delivering pragmatic solutions tailored to high-profile clients.We pride ourselves on maintaining a personal touch while providing dependable, detail-oriented advice, supported by strong communication and negotiation skills. Our track record includes landmark cases involving player transfers, defamation, and international arbitration, reflecting our commitment to achieving optimal outcomes. By staying attuned to industry-specific regulations and evolving legal challenges, we ensure our clients receive strategic counsel that aligns with their professional and commercial objectives.
Services
Sports Law
Entertainment Law
Property Law
Contract Negotiations
Regulatory Compliance
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We have advised Premier League clubs and international athletes for over a decade
- Our team specialises in sports regulatory compliance and high-stakes dispute resolution
- We provide tailored image rights and sponsorship agreement expertise
- Our lawyers have handled landmark cases at the Court of Arbitration for Sport
- We combine legal excellence with deep commercial understanding of sports industries
What people say
Successful injunction reinstating directors
Excellent Fernandinho - Footballer
Good man to have on your side
Successfully acting for Cristiano Ronaldo
Great advice David Silva
Services
Sports Law
We provide comprehensive legal counsel to sports entities and professionals, covering contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Our expertise includes player transfers, sponsorship agreements, and disciplinary matters. With experience in Premier League hearings and Court of Arbitration for Sport proceedings, we deliver strategic solutions that protect clients' interests while addressing the unique commercial demands of the sports industry.
Entertainment Law
Our entertainment law practice advises artists, labels, and media personalities on contractual and intellectual property matters. We handle recording agreements, publishing rights, and defamation cases while supporting clients through tour arrangements and festival contracts. By combining legal precision with industry knowledge, we ensure our clients maintain control over their creative assets and commercial ventures.
Property Law
We offer property law services for commercial and residential transactions, including acquisitions, leasing arrangements, and financing structures. Our practice addresses complex issues like restrictive covenants, rights of way, and unregistered titles. Clients benefit from clear guidance on property management matters and strategic advice for optimising real estate investments.
Contract Negotiations
Specialising in high-stakes contract negotiations, we represent clients in structuring sponsorship deals, employment contracts, and commercial partnerships. Our approach balances legal protection with commercial viability, ensuring agreements reflect clients' strategic objectives while minimising future disputes through precise drafting and comprehensive coverage of potential scenarios.
Regulatory Compliance
We guide sports organisations and professionals through complex regulatory frameworks including FA Premier League Deed of Licence, FIFA regulations, and EU competition law. Our services cover disciplinary proceedings, doping investigations, and licensing requirements, helping clients maintain compliance while protecting their reputations and operational integrity.
People
Chris Farnell
Senior Partner
Chris Farnell specialises in sports and entertainment law, advising Premier League clubs, international athletes, and media clients. With extensive experience in contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution, he has represented high-profile figures including Cristiano Ronaldo and Roberto Martinez, delivering strategic legal solutions tailored to complex commercial needs.
Questions
What areas of law does IPS Law specialise in?
We specialise in sports law, entertainment law, and property law, providing expert legal counsel tailored to the unique requirements of each sector.
Which high-profile clients have you represented?
Our clients include Premier League football clubs, international athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo, record labels, and media personalities across sports and entertainment industries.
How do you handle international sports disputes?
We resolve cross-border disputes through the Court of Arbitration for Sport and other international arbitration mechanisms, leveraging our deep understanding of global sports regulations.
What property services do you offer?
We provide commercial and residential property advice covering transactions, leasing, financing, and complex title issues for UK and offshore clients.
