When dealing with corporate acquisitions, joint ventures and financing in the sport, media and entertainment industries, legal advisers are required to have expertise knowledge to ensure that the specific conditions of the industries are considered. In these industries it is important for companies to have legal control of their intangible assets to ensure that they are used in the best way. It is therefore necessary for agreements in relation to publishing, production, artists, players and others to be well considered and for the tax consequences to be taken into account when choosing the type of transfer or grant of right. It is essential to have clear employment contracts, which regulate the rights to the work produced by employees and to take immediate action if intangible assets are threatened. Specialist advice is often required in relation to marketing and sponsoring, arranging of and participating at major events, as well as in relation to actions involving gambling and lottery legislation. In the world of sports, there are certain rules regarding employment that are of importance. Finally, competition aspects are often complex within the sport, media and entertainment industries, which is why it is important to have access to legal advisers with competition expertise.
Vinge has many years experience of the sport, media and entertainment industries. The practice area of Sport, Media and Entertainment at Vinge is dedicated to these industries and has exceptional experience of the specific circumstances in the sport, media and entertainment industries, as well as leading expertise in the relevant areas of the law.