Dispute Resolution

Sports, Media & Entertainment

When household names are dealing with disputes, it requires the utmost sensitivity and discretion to resolve matters quickly whilst protecting reputation and brand. At Quastels, we use flexibility and our vast knowledge to resolve disputes in the most appropriate way for our clients.

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Simon Grossobel

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Dispute Resolution

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Sports, media & entertainment disputes

An introduction to Quastels

We provide comprehensive Dispute Resolution support for professional sports people, clubs and organisations, as well as celebrities and leading global brands. 

Our expertise includes a wide range of specialist advice on matters including Regulatory Disputes, Commercial Disputes, Employment Disputes, Reputation Management & Defamation, Data Protection & Privacy, Employment and Immigration. We also advise on Commercial Contracts, Corporate Transactions and Private Wealth & Tax matters. 

With an extensive network across jurisdictions in areas such as brand management and public relations, we are well placed to help manage evolving situations and provide effective crisis management. 

We have a strong track record of securing favourable outcomes for high-profile individuals and organisations with our full-service, partner-led approach.

Sports, Media & Entertainment Disputes

Our Sports, Media & Entertainment Disputes services

Find out more about our expertise

Our experts are well-equipped to provide full-service, effective disputes management on a wide range of issues within the unique scope of sports, media and entertainment.

Reputation & Defamation

Protecting valuable reputations by pursuing appropriate legal remedies including the right to be forgotten as well as defamation litigation.

Reputation & Defamation

Regulatory Disputes

Acting for stakeholders throughout investigations, proceedings and potential sanctions to ensure the most favourable outcome possible.

Regulatory Disputes & Investigations

Court Proceedings and Arbitrations

Our expert litigators can advise the best course of action in regard to all manner of disputes, whether through arbitration or court proceedings.

Media Law & Privacy

Acting to obtain remedies for unlawful breaches of privacy through traditional publications or social media.

Sports, Media & Entertainment Disputes

Our approach

Our litigators have significant experience across the full-spectrum of sports, media and entertainment disputes. We’re well-known for our bespoke, client-focused approach for clients in the UK and overseas, offering excellence in both our advocacy and technical expertise.

We offer partner-led support on all matters, ensuring our clients receive swift, discreet and cost-effective solutions that protect both assets and interests. We pride ourselves on our well-rounded approach from both a commercial and personal perspective to enable the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Sports, Media & Entertainment Disputes

Examples of our expertise

We have a strong reputation for delivering effective solutions for even the most complex and sensitive disputes.

Acting in more than 40 FIFA, CAS and other domestic sports arbitrations for a range of stakeholders including players, clubs agents and federations.

Acting for an intermediary in a significant dispute with a Premier League football club and a Premier League football player.

Acting for Carlo Ancelotti in a dispute with Everton Football Club.

Acting on Professional Football Compensation Committee claims for a Premier League club.

Acting for football agents in connection with FA investigations and disputes with clubs over unpaid commission.

Acting on Financial Fair Play investigations and disputes.

Acting for the owner of an English football club on reputation management issues.

Successfully bringing a FIFA claim against a football player on behalf of a leading football club in the Gulf region for breach of Article 17 RSTP, securing a large award for the club.

Acting on an Asian Football Confederation internal appeal brought by an AFC affiliated club.

Obtaining summary judgment against an intermediary in a dispute for a sponsor of a leading sportsman and celebrity.

The Quastels team

Our Sports, Media & Entertainment Experts

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Simon Grossobel

Partner

Dispute Resolution

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Daniel Blake

Partner

Dispute Resolution

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Robert Kay

Partner

Dispute Resolution

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