
Our Sports, Entertainment, Technology and Telecommunication (SETT) practice forms part of the Corporate/Commercial Area.
We advise on the negotiation of agency contracts, recording contracts, profit sharing agreements, royalties, the creation and registration of image rights, sponsorship contracts, endorsement contracts, impacts and enforceability of restraint of trade clauses in sport and entertainment contracts etc.
The SETT practice is made up of professional, intelligent and bright legal minds that have extensive knowledge of the local and international sports, entertainment and technology industries with expertise in handling all legal needs where these areas are concerned.
Our team is client focused, results orientated and fully appreciates the commercial value and nature of the sports, entertainment and technology ecosystem.
Our team recognizes that in order to remain highly competitive, you have to compete not just locally but also within the global market. We work with entertainment management firms, sports agencies, professional athletes, actors, executive producers, regulatory bodies, creative designers, recording and performance artists, songwriters, as well as up and coming new creatives.
The sports and creative industry in Nigeria is particularly vibrant and dynamic and A&S is well positioned to support our clients in this industry given our long-standing history and expertise in shaping the regulatory and commercial environment in Nigeria.
Our team has the know-how and acumen to provide the right level of legal and business support to suit the various needs of professionals working in these industries. We have a diverse range of clients and our personalized touch helps us form long-lasting beneficial client relationships.
We advise on a broad range of issues in the telecommunications industry. We assist with licenses, renewals, sale/purchase of content, registrations, interconnectivity agreements, co-location agreements, master leases, to mention a few.
We also advise on IT start-ups, software production and sale as well as guide clients on modalities for technology transfers.
We help clients at any stage of their career whether at the early stages of their career or at a more advanced stage. We always put our clients’ needs first and strive to produce winning results.