Business Details
Expert Sports & Entertainment Law Services in Hale
IPS Law is a specialist legal practice with extensive expertise in sports, entertainment, and property law. Our team advises Premier League football clubs, international athletes, recording artists, and high-profile media personalities on complex legal matters. We provide pragmatic commercial advice on player transfers, sponsorship agreements, intellectual property rights, and dispute resolution. With decades of experience representing clients like Cristiano Ronaldo and Roberto Martinez, we combine deep industry knowledge with a client-focused approach.Our services extend to property transactions, media contracts, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored solutions with attention to detail while maintaining clear communication throughout the legal process. Our track record includes landmark cases in sports arbitration and high-value commercial negotiations, establishing us as trusted advisors in niche legal sectors.
Services
Sports Law
Entertainment Law
Property Law
Media Law
Dispute Resolution
Highlights and features
- We have advised Premier League clubs and international athletes for over 20 years
- Our team specialises in complex sports contract negotiations and dispute resolution
- We offer tailored legal strategies for high-profile clients in sports and entertainment
- Our lawyers have handled landmark cases at the Court of Arbitration for Sport
- We combine legal expertise with deep commercial understanding of the sports industry
What people say
Very professional, experienced
Top man to have
Advice you can rely on
Services
Sports Law
We provide comprehensive legal representation for sports clients including contract negotiations, transfer agreements, and regulatory compliance. Our expertise covers Premier League regulations, FIFA rules, and international sports arbitration. With decades of experience advising clubs and athletes, we deliver strategic solutions for complex sports law matters.
Entertainment Law
Our entertainment law practice specialises in advising recording artists, TV personalities, and media companies on contractual matters. We handle recording agreements, endorsement contracts, and intellectual property disputes. With industry-specific knowledge, we protect clients' interests in music, broadcasting, and new media rights across international jurisdictions.
Dispute Resolution
We represent clients in sports and commercial disputes through litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Our experience includes Court of Arbitration for Sport cases, Premier League hearings, and high court proceedings. We focus on achieving practical resolutions while maintaining clients' commercial interests and reputations.
People
Chris Farnell
Senior Partner
Leading sports lawyer with expertise in Premier League clubs, athlete representation, and international sports disputes. Advised Cristiano Ronaldo and Roberto Martinez on high-profile cases. Specialises in contract negotiations and regulatory compliance.
Questions
What areas of law does IPS Law specialise in?
We specialise in sports law, entertainment law, and property law with particular expertise in athlete representation, media contracts, and commercial property transactions.
Which notable clients has IPS Law represented?
Our clients include Premier League football clubs, international athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo, and entertainment industry professionals across music and broadcasting sectors.
How does IPS Law handle international legal matters?
We provide cross-border legal solutions with experience in international sports regulations, EU competition law, and multi-jurisdictional property transactions.
What dispute resolution methods does IPS Law use?
We handle disputes through litigation, arbitration (including Court of Arbitration for Sport), mediation, and regulatory proceedings while prioritising clients' commercial interests.
