Media, entertainment & sports
Helping you maintain a competitive edge
We provide both established names and market disruptors in the media, entertainment and sports sectors with the legal support they need in a rapidly changing and highly competitive trading environment.
Our cross-practice team has the legal expertise and industry knowledge to advise on business-critical transactions, projects and risk management – from strategic transactions, distribution and licensing structures, to competition law-compliant development of new products and services, digital regulation, data privacy, and other regulatory issues.
Notable assignments
Assisting Nasdaq Stockholm-listed Betsson with the successful acquisition of Belgian betFIRST group, one of the leading Belgian sports betting and gaming operators.
Acting for the International Skating Union (ISU) on its appeal to the ECJ in relation to the European Commission decision finding that its rules relating to participation by ISU skaters in third party speed skating competitions infringed Article 101 TFEU – the first case in which the consistency of the rules of a sports federation was the subject of a direct appeal to the EU Courts.
Advising a confidential client as third party in the EU and CMA merger reviews of Microsoft’s USD 69 billion acquisition of Activision.
Recognition & awards
Client, Chambers 2025, Life Sciences: Domestic
"What I have appreciated from Van Bael & Bellis is its in-depth and excellent industry and pharmaceutical knowledge."
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