Individuals in sport & entertainment face unique legal challenges and opportunities throughout their careers, making access to specialised legal services crucial. Legal professionals provide essential support in navigating contracts, endorsements, intellectual property, and much more. At HPI we work with arguably the most respected and experienced legal firms in our industries. Using HPI ensures a joined-up process, with an in-house team managing any service our clients may require.
By leveraging specialised legal expertise, clients can navigate the complexities of their industries with confidence, ensuring their rights are protected and their professional and financial interests are optimised.
Service Highlights
- Contract Review - We work with clients without agency representation and also with clients whose representatives choose to outsource particular contractual matters. Individuals in sports & entertainment can often enter into various contracts, including team agreements, endorsement deals, and sponsorships. Legal services ensure these contracts are fair, beneficial, and legally sound. Lawyers negotiate terms, protect athletes' interests, and prevent exploitative clauses.
- Dispute Resolution - Clients may encounter disputes with teams, employers, sponsors, agents, or other parties. Legal professionals provide representation and mediation services to resolve conflicts efficiently, whether through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation. At HPI, we have surrounded ourselves with experts in each individual legal area.
- Representation - Athletes, in particular, may face investigations or disciplinary actions by sport’s governing bodies. Legal representation is crucial in these situations to ensure fair treatment, protect rights, and present a strong defence if necessary.
- Risk Management - Those involved in the sports & entertainment industries face numerous risks, from injuries to public relations crises. Legal services help identify and mitigate these risks through insurance policies, crisis management plans, and legal strategies to protect athletes' reputations and careers.
