Disclaimer notice—sports events and activities

Produced in partnership with Simon Leaf of Mishcon de Reya , Oliver Millichap of Mishcon de Reya and Tom Murray of Mishcon de Reya
Precedents

Disclaimer notice—sports events and activities

Produced in partnership with Simon Leaf of Mishcon de Reya , Oliver Millichap of Mishcon de Reya and Tom Murray of Mishcon de Reya

Precedents
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      Introduction

      This Disclaimer Notice applies to [insert event or Activity] (Event) run by [insert name of company] (we or us).[ By [attending OR participating in] the Event, you agree to be bound by this disclaimer notice (as set out below).]

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      [Attending OR Participating in] the Event

      IMPORTANT—PLEASE READ

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        By [attending OR participating in] the Event, you agree that you:

        1. 2.1.1

          will comply with the following Event rules:

          1. (a)

            [insert any specific rules or policies that apply in respect of the Event];

        1. 2.1.2

          will comply with any notices, warnings or instructions that are displayed or given to you by our staff. Please ask our staff if you have any issues or questions;

        1. 2.1.3

          will ACT and behave in a responsible, sensible and safe manner at all times;

        1. 2.1.4

          are responsible for any personal equipment or property that you use during the course of the Event and you will ensure that such equipment or property is in good working order, has been properly maintained and is used safely and in accordance with its instructions;

Simon Leaf
Simon Leaf

Partner, Mishcon de Reya


Simon is Head of Sport at Mishcon de Reya.
 
Simon has led the Mishcon team on some of the most significant transactions in the market– including advising on the recent CVC investment into top level European Rugby, what has been reported as boxing's first ever billion dollar deal for Matchroom Boxing opposite Perform Group, Arsenal's first ever sleeve sponsorship deal acting for the Rwandan government, a F1 naming rights deal and a number of other high-profile international football transfers and image rights deals involving Premier League clubs and players.
 
He is also heavily involved in the sports technology scene – acting for a number of fast-growth sports technology and data clients and on esports-related matters, as well as devoting considerable time to his work as a mentor to several sports technology companies through incubator programmes. Most recently, he has advised some of the most exciting NFT and Crypto-related sports clients, as well as a number of media companies relation to their acquisition of high-profile rights.
 
Simon also acts for a number of top domestic and international clubs, governing bodies, promoters, sponsors, agents and players on major broadcasting matters, image/digital rights agreements, sponsorship arrangements, international transfers and other commercial contracts. He also acts for several of these clients on important regulatory matters, including on crypto, financial fair play, third party ownership and salary cap-related matters.

Oliver Millichap
Oliver Millichap

Solicitor, Mishcon de Reya


Oliver is an Associate in the Commercial, Technology and Sports team.
 
Oliver has experience of advising clients across a variety of sectors, focusing particularly on commercial, technology, media entertainment and sport.
 
His experience includes advising clients on a broad range of issues covering IP, GDPR, commercial and regulatory issues. This includes commercial and technology contracts, such as franchising, distribution, licensing, supply, sponsorship and SaaS agreements. In addition, he has worked with sports organisations, athletes and intermediaries.
 
He has experience of advising football clubs on their compliance with Financial Fair Play in light of COVID-19 and other clients on a range of football regulatory matters (such as bridge transfers), as well as numerous high profile footballers in relation to their playing contracts.
 
Other recent highlights include advising an F1 driver on an agreement for the management of his commercial affairs and advising a games developer on an important agreement with a customer.
 
Oliver has previously worked in-house in the commercial department at a major film studio.

Tom Murray
Tom Murray

Solicitor, Mishcon de Reya


Tom is a leading Associate in the Sports Group at Mishcon de Reya and supports Simon Leaf in the day-to-day running of the group.
 
Tom advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters with a particular focus on regulatory issues (including financial fair play and third party ownership), sponsorship, image rights and disputes.
 
In 2021, Tom founded NIVO Management (a global esports and interactive entertainment business that is part of the Firm's MDR Brand Management offering). NIVO represents elite professionals in contract negotiations; develops bespoke strategies to maximise brand opportunities, including sponsorship and endorsement deals; and provides holistic management support utilising an extensive network of specialist advisors – from nutritionists and performance coaches to private client and legal expertise.
 
Tom is also Head of the Sports Law Academy (SLA) - an academic distance-learning programme designed for junior lawyers, students and non-legal professionals looking to gain a unique practical insight into contemporary sports law issues. Last year c.1,750 participants took part in the SLA from over 40 countries including from the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, the Premier League, DAZN, the FA and the IOC as well as a number of current and former athletes, players and agents. 

In 2021, Tom was appointed to the Board of Directors of British Fencing – the body responsible for the overall governance, development and management of the sport of fencing in GB. The Board sets the strategic direction of the sport, appoints the CEO and monitors progress and results.
 
Tom is recognised as a 'Rising Star' in the Legal 500 (Sport) rankings and was described as being 'at the forefront of associate level solicitors specialised in sports law'.

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What does Disclaimer mean?

The right of a trustee in bankruptcy, Liquidator or the Crown to disclaim onerous property (often a leasehold interest). The effect is to bring any ongoing liabilities (of the bankrupt, company or the Crown) in relation to the property to an end.

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