Sports and Entertainment

Contingency

Event disruption has become an increasingly significant issue for the sports and entertainment industries. Cancellation, postponement, non‑appearance and transmission disruption can have serious financial consequences, particularly where international audiences, broadcast rights, and sponsorship arrangements are involved. We advise clients globally on how insurance responds when the unexpected occurs and have extensive experience advising on contingency insurance and reinsurance coverage issues, including claims arising from:

• Event cancellation, abandonment, curtailment, or postponement
• Interruption, reduced attendance, and relocation
• Non‑appearance and death or injury of key individuals
• Government restrictions and regulatory intervention

Our work spans a wide range of sports and entertainment events, from professional sporting events and touring musical or theatrical productions to festivals, theatre, and large‑scale exhibitions. We understand the scale of investment at risk and the importance of timely, commercially focused advice.

In addition to claims support, we advise insurers and market participants on contingency policy wording, regulatory considerations and risk allocation. Over‑redemption insurance has become a growing area of focus, driven by increased use of promotions, prize competitions, and consumer incentives. Our team provides coverage advice across all related issues, helping clients navigate complex and evolving exposures.

We take a pragmatic approach, combining technical expertise with an understanding of market practice. Our contingency lawyers work closely with you to deliver clear advice, creative solutions, and outcomes that stand up to scrutiny.

Sports

Sports disability claims have increasingly become higher in value as professional athletic contracts are worth larger salaries. At the same time, the insurable market has expanded with university/college (and even younger) level athletes and their institutions obtaining coverages to protect their interests in their athletic performance, as well as in their name, image, and likeness.

We have extensive experience advising on a wide range of athlete disability claims internationally by teams, athletes, and promotors/agents of athletes. Our team of skilled lawyers provides coverage advice with a pragmatic approach and understanding of the market and locality of the particular athlete.

Accident and venue liability

As events and their venues grow in size, frequency and value, the likelihood of an accident at an event increases. Our global team provides strong, consistent and comprehensive legal representation to sports, music, or theatrical venues, and athletic organisations. Our lawyers are well versed in the particular issues that present themselves in these situations, each of which involves its own nuances and challenges.