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onside law's busy summer
30/08/08
We have advised the England and Wales Cricket Board ("ECB") on its historic deal with the American billionaire, Sir Allen Stanford, and the West Indies Cricket Board. The deal was announced on 11 June amidst huge public interest in a spectacular launch at Lord's attended by legends of the game including Sir Vivian Richards and Sir Ian Botham. Under the deal, Stanford has pledged US$100 million in prize money for five annual "Winner Takes All" Twenty20 matches in Antigua between England and a Stanford West Indies XI, with the first match scheduled to take place on 1 November 2008.
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onside law appointed by ECB
31/05/08
We are delighted to announce that onside law has been retained by the England and Wales Cricket Board to provide the ECB with advice in respect of its legal affairs. In commenting on our appointment, David Collier (ECB Chief Executive) said "We are entering a very busy period in the development of the ECB's commercial programme and are very pleased to have the specialist lawyers at onside law working alongside us".
onside law advises on landmark Maria Sharaphova deal
15/01/08
onside law has assisted Sony Ericsson on its landmark off-court sponsorship contract with female tennis star, Maria Sharapova, announced at the Australian Open. Sharapova will become the company's first global brand ambassador and involves a series of innovative new consumer brand campaigns away from the court.
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