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Why Choose WH Partners
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Strong reputation as a go-to firm in the sports and entertainment sector, with experience advising on high-profile sponsorship deals and partnerships across Europe.
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Deep expertise in structuring complex commercial agreements, including image rights licensing and brand ambassador arrangements.
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Trusted by clients who require both creative freedom and legal clarity, including those operating in the film and wider entertainment industries.
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Pan-European coverage across key jurisdictions.
We take a practical, client-focused approach, blending legal technicality with industry trends to help clients succeed in competitive fields.
Our Services
Sports Sponsorship Deals: Structuring and negotiating partnerships with top-tier football and volleyball clubs across Europe.
Image Rights Licensing: Managing control and use of personality rights in marketing campaigns with precision.
Brand Ambassadorships: Drafting bespoke agreements that align brand and celebrity value
Film Industry Support: Advising producers and creatives both locally and internationally on licensing, production, and distribution.
Key Contacts
James Scicluna
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Olga Finkel
Co-Founder and Partner
Joseph F. Borg
Partner
Quirino Mancini
Group Strategic Advisor - Gambling, Media and Sport
Andrea Marchetti
Partner & Director
Cosmina Maria Simion
Managing Partner
Ewa Lejman
Head of Polish Desk
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