Selling Points

Full-Service Sports Law Offering: RPC stands out for its ability to provide a one-stop service for sports clients, offering expertise across all areas of law. Whether advising on regulatory compliance, governance structures, commercial contracts, intellectual property protection, or talent management, RPC delivers tailored, strategic solutions to meet the needs of its diverse sports clientele.
Leadership in Women's Sports: The firm is particularly active in the growing field of women’s sports, advising top-tier teams in the Women’s Super League (WSL), such as Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United. RPC's experience in women’s sports makes it a go-to firm for navigating the unique challenges faced by these teams, players, and sponsors.
IP and Brand Management Expertise: RPC has extensive experience in advising sports clubs, brands, and individuals on managing and protecting their intellectual property. This includes rights negotiation, trademark protection, and licensing agreements that safeguard the value of their brand and commercial assets.
Proven Track Record in Rugby: RPC is also recognized for its strong presence in rugby, providing legal counsel to high-profile clubs like Harlequins and Northampton Saints, and supporting the development of the Premiership Women’s Rugby league. The firm’s deep involvement in rugby showcases its expertise in managing complex governance, regulatory, and commercial matters within the sport.

Key Clients

Women's Super League teams: Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United
Sports retailers: Slazenger, Dunlop, Sports Direct
Rugby: Premiership Women’s Rugby, Harlequins, Northampton Saints

Work Highlights

Advised all participating clubs in the newly formed Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) on the creation, transfer of ownership, and management of the competition, which was previously run by the RFU. RPC played a pivotal role in navigating the regulatory framework and ownership structure to facilitate the league's establishment.

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