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Dan Harrington

Dan Harrington is a commercial lawyer with over 20 years’ experience advising on the acquisition and sale of domestic and international sports rights. His practice also covers contentious and non-contentious advice in intellectual property, sponsorship, advertising, data protection and issues relating to digital and social media. Dan’s clients include international federations, professional sports leagues, event owners, agencies, channel operators, tech companies, players and talent, and production companies. Independent testimonials include: “A superb commercial solicitor, Dan Harrington’s main area of expertise is broadcasting and media rights” … “Unbeatable on sports IP matters” - Legal 500 “A superb lawyer, steeped in sports law” - Chambers & Partners "Dan is an excellent lawyer who is knowledgeable, practical and very calm under pressure. He is always available and excellent at meeting tight timelines" - Chambers & Partners "He is immensely knowledgeable in relation to sports media rights" - Chambers & Partners · Level

EnglandSports, Intellectual Property

About

Commercial lawyer with over 20 years' experience advising on the acquisition and sale of domestic and international sports rights, and providing contentious and non-contentious advice on intellectual property, sponsorship, advertising, data protection and digital/social media. His clients include international federations, professional sports leagues, event owners, agencies, channel operators, tech companies, players and talent, and production companies.

Practice areas

SportsIntellectual PropertySponsorshipAdvertisingData ProtectionMedia & EntertainmentTechnology, Media & Telecoms

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Expertise

Sports Media RightsBroadcasting & Media RightsSports LawDigital & Social MediaSponsorship & AdvertisingAdvising international federations, leagues and event ownersWork with broadcasters, channel operators, agencies, tech companies, players and production companies