Lawyer Monthly magazine has named Armstrong Teasdale Sports Law Firm of the Year for 2021. In addition to the individual legal professionals worldwide who were recognised for their influence on the wider legal profession, the magazine highlighted the firm’s Sports Law practice as well as the individual practitioners in the London office. In addition, Zane Shihab, head of the practice, provided insights on some of the team’s signature accomplishments as well as plans for the coming year.

Some of the world’s largest brands, professional athletes, world-renowned entertainers, sporting events, rightsholders and governing bodies turn to Armstrong Teasdale for counsel in all aspects of global brand management and protection, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts (including endorsements and sponsorship opportunities) and the handling of complex litigation. The firm is recognized by the Legal 500 in the U.K. as a ‘Leading Firm’ for Sports Law, with one lawyer described as “an institution in the world of sports law.” Our experienced attorneys are recognized as being at the forefront of the development of sports law in football, rugby, horse racing, cricket, golf, cycling, motor racing and tennis, and have led groundbreaking work involving complex litigation on issues such as competition, ticketing and brand infringement.

The 2021 Legal Awards special edition of the magazine features the Sports Law team on the cover and in a multipage profile starting on page 16.