Selling Points

Broad Range of Practice Areas: Mishcon de Reya offers a unique combination of City law firm expertise and a highly regarded private client team, providing greater practice variety than many competitors.
Commitment to Pro Bono and Sustainability: The firm plays a leading role in projects like The Chancery Lane Project, which develops legal solutions aimed at combating climate change, reflecting its strong dedication to societal impact.
Sports Industry Expertise: Mishcon has cultivated a high-value client base in the sports sector, reflecting its deep experience in the industry.
Recognised Excellence: The firm’s Financial Services department is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners.
Commitment to Innovation:
- Strategic Expansion: In 2023, Mishcon de Reya merged with Taylor Vinters, enhancing its reach in the technology, media, and life sciences markets while establishing a foothold in global innovation hubs.
- MDRxTech: This innovation hub bridges the gap between clients, technologists, and lawyers to create tailored solutions, from strategy to product development and delivery.
- MDR LAB: A high-profile start-up incubator supporting promising lawtech ventures, demonstrating Mishcon's ongoing investment in cutting-edge legal technology.

Key Clients

Work Highlights

Represented Marcus Rashford and his family on significant legal matters, including negotiating one of the three largest Premier League playing contracts and image rights deals in the league's history.
Advised Blast, a prominent Danish e-sports events organizer, on major international deals, including a multi-year agreement with Epic Games for the Fortnite Champion Series and Rocket League Championship Series.
Supported former Yorkshire County Cricket Club player Azeem Rafiq with legal matters arising from the high-profile racism scandal that reshaped the discourse on diversity in English cricket.

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