Live Events

Proven expertise in Exhibitions and Large-Scale Shows

Our deep sector experience spans live music, theatre, e-sports, conferences, exhibitions and experiential events, giving us a clear understanding of the commercial, operational and reputational pressures facing event organisers.

We are recognised for our work advising some of the UK’s most prominent trade and consumer event’s organisers and entrepreneurs. Our expertise, includes the sale and purchase of events and the acquisition of rights and licence arrangements to run major conferences, shows and exhibitions.

Our experience includes advising on shows such as London Fashion Week and Weekend, Countryfile Live, The Gadget Show Live, the British International Motor Show, Top Gear Live and numerous international art exhibitions.

Who we work with

Our clients in the live events sector have included leading industry figures and entrepreneurs such as, rights owners and events entrepreneurs including Richard Copley-Smith, Phil Soar, Tim Etchells, Richard Hease, Steve Monnington and Peter Jones.

Supporting Global Tours, Performances and Major Productions

Beyond exhibitions, we have advised on contractual, commercial and IP arrangements for major world tours for bands (such as One Direction, Queen and the Spice Girls) to global theatrical triumphs (such as Michael Flatley’s ‘Lord of the Dance’ tour).

Our Specialist Areas

We support clients on all legal and commercial aspects of staging, promoting and producing events including:

• Buying and selling of events and events companies;
• Organisation of events under licence;
• Joint venture arrangements;
• Event management agreements;
• Sponsorship, merchandising and brand licensing;
• Cloning and international roll-outs;
• Venue hire and co-location;
• Trademarks and data protection; and
• Performer agreements and TV format deals.