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Sports Regulation & Risk

Safety and sustainability in the face of unprecedented challenge

Sports organisations at all levels across the UK are facing unprecedented challenges. With the gradual return of spectators to stadiums , clubs have a lot to think about: ensuring everyone is safe and making sure the club is operated in a profitable and sustainable way.  No easy task when faced with adapting Regulations and Guidance.

For clubs, it’s never been more important to have trusted advisors on board to help navigate the path to a sustainable ‘new normal.’

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How we help clients

Regulatory work

We can assist you in your work with your local Safety Advisory Group (“SAG”)  (preparing and planning for / representation at SAG meetings nationwide)/  We provide no nonsense licensing advice (Obtaining Premises Licences and Safety Certificates for example)  and guide you through the rules and regulations that provide for the safe operation of sports grounds

We conduct policy audits & reviews for you based on our collective experience.

Commercial

Our team can help with negotiating commercial agreements such as sponsorship and kit manufacturer agreements and introducing technology solutions in to the business

Commercial Services

Brand and IP

Our IP experts assist with protecting revenue and brand, with expertise on Trademarks and content protection

Intellectual Property Services

Property

We have experts to assist you with Stadium Development, from planning and development to commercial real estate purchases and sales

Real Estate Services

Employment

From contracts to disputes, our employment experts are here to help

Employment Services

Technology

Integration of Technology and Data Analytics and advice on the use of digital platforms to reach supporters internationally

Technology Services

Private Wealth

Assisting with tax advice, pre-nuptial agreements and wealth planning to elite sportspeople and trustees alongside asset protection, holding foreign assets and the implications for succession and tax planning.

Private Wealth

How we help clients

Regulatory work

We can assist you in your work with your local Safety Advisory Group (“SAG”)  (preparing and planning for / representation at SAG meetings nationwide)/  We provide no nonsense licensing advice (Obtaining Premises Licences and Safety Certificates for example)  and guide you through the rules and regulations that provide for the safe operation of sports grounds

We conduct policy audits & reviews for you based on our collective experience.

Commercial

Our team can help with negotiating commercial agreements such as sponsorship and kit manufacturer agreements and introducing technology solutions in to the business

Commercial Services

Brand and IP

Our IP experts assist with protecting revenue and brand, with expertise on Trademarks and content protection

Intellectual Property Services

Property

We have experts to assist you with Stadium Development, from planning and development to commercial real estate purchases and sales

Real Estate Services

Employment

From contracts to disputes, our employment experts are here to help

Employment Services

Technology

Integration of Technology and Data Analytics and advice on the use of digital platforms to reach supporters internationally

Technology Services

Private Wealth

Assisting with tax advice, pre-nuptial agreements and wealth planning to elite sportspeople and trustees alongside asset protection, holding foreign assets and the implications for succession and tax planning.

Private Wealth

Why choose Foot Anstey

We understand that the sector has been one of the hardest hit by the global pandemic.

We also know that such issues represent only one side of the day to day risk and compliance framework  that  businesses in the sports sector must consider: you will need to consider protecting your brand , the effectiveness of your employment and commercial contracts as well as  licensing matters

At Foot Anstey our dedicated sector  experts offer integrated and actionable advice and bring five core benefits to our clients:

Our core benefits

Experts in your field

We have unrivalled experience of guiding household name clients through safety investigations and court hearings, helping you to navigate the minefield when dealing with the Police, Local Authorities and other agencies.

Driving operational consistency

Set up to help stakeholders plan effectively as well as responding to a particular problem, our three-step approach helps you to look at risk management holistically.

Seeing the issues through multiple lenses

We advise on all aspects of developing and running a stadium and Club. We use our industry experience to provide a complete view; bringing sports stakeholders together including owners, players and club management.

Commitment to sport in practice

We have a long standing commitment to the sports sector: our membership of the Football Safety Officers Association for example may re-assure you that, like you, we mean business.  Our close working relationship with the EFL nominated and other leading football clubs Clubs when it comes to the safe operation of Sports Grounds means that we recognise what matters to you and what you need from your lawyers.

Transcending borders

Many of our clients are domiciled and do business all over the world. This means we are able to help you equally with regional, national and international matters with dedicated experts across key areas and across the world.

Our people

Our multi-disciplinary team has the expertise to understand what matters to you and to your club and to power your strategy as you move forward.

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