Media, entertainment and sports
Media, entertainment, and sports are among the most dynamic industries worldwide – and Freshfields is leading the charge. We handle the largest, most complex M&A, disputes, and regulatory matters, with unrivalled expertise to help you navigate transformation in these sectors.
Empowering you to thrive amidst the rapidly changing media, entertainment and sports landscape
We unite deep industry knowledge with forward-thinking legal guidance to help you capitalize on opportunities and overcome challenges in these fast-moving sectors.
Our multidisciplinary team and diverse global client base afford us an extensive grasp of sector-specific business issues and legal matters. We anticipate emerging trends, from corporate advisory and consumer protection to digital regulation and AI, so you can stay ahead.
Whether you are pursuing M&A, tackling competition law, safeguarding intellectual property, managing content distribution and licensing, or addressing employment matters, we bring the clarity and confidence you need to act decisively.
Drawing on expertise from our worldwide network—across industry, technology, and legal practices—we give you the certainty required for bet-the-company decisions. When it matters most, we deliver the guidance to move forward with certainty.
Highlight experience
Advising DAZN Group, a world-leading sports entertainment platform, on a variety of matters
Including its acquisition of Eleven Sports and Team Whistle. We have counseled DAZN on acquisitions, strategic partnerships and disputes. We advised DAZN on disputes pertaining to over 70 contractual obligation disputes as a result of COVID-19 related sporting competitions that were postponed.
