Armstrong Teasdale Recognised in Sports Business Awards 2022
Armstrong Teasdale has been recognised by the Sports Business Awards 2022 for Best Professional Services in Sport – Legal. Presented annually since 2017 and designed to celebrate the vital influence of business within sport, the Sports Business Awards recognise the organisations, teams and individuals who excel in their roles.
Awards are determined by a judging panel made up of chief executives of sports governing bodies, whose knowledge, expertise and experience give them special insight into the challenges and demands of sports business success.
Led in the U.K. by Partner Zane Shihab, Armstrong Teasdale’s Sports, Media and Entertainment industry team has decades of experience in the sector, including as former licensed sports agents, personal counsel to professional athletes, event organisers and executive leadership for sporting organizations in the U.K. The team has led ground-breaking work involving complex litigation on issues such as competition and ticketing, in addition to all aspects of sport, intellectual property and commercial law. As a result of its dynamic and flexible client-centred approach, the team has developed an outstanding portfolio of clients including some of the most prominent sporting events, governing bodies and individuals. Armstrong Teasdale is recognised in the Legal 500 U.K. as a ‘Leading Firm’ for Sports Law.
The award was presented in a ceremony on Friday 18 November at the Kia Oval.