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| Position: | Partner |
| Email: | simon.taylor@freethcartwright.co.uk |
| Direct line: | +44(0)845 274 6894 |
| Fax: | +44(0)845 050 3256 |
| Office: | Nottingham |
| Sectors: | Sports and Entertainment Motorsport Public Entertainment (particularly large pop music festivals) |
| Services: | Sports And Entertainment |
| Recent deals & projects: | Secured premises licence for Glastonbury Festival from 2007 to 2010.
Successfully represented Reading Festival Limited in the Court of Appeal against the West Yorkshire Police Authority in relation to the meaning of ‘special police services’. Obtained premises licence for Lancashire County Cricket Club to hold large popular music concerts and for the V Festivals and secured premises licences to permit large outdoor festivals at Reading, Leeds, Winchester and for other prominent festivals. Conducted reported case acting on behalf of the operators of an international motor racing circuit in a £30,000,000 claim. Acted for Prodrive, one of the world’s leading motorsport businesses, in conclusion of agreement with Aston Martin for Prodrive to continue to carry out Aston Martin’s motor sport activities. Acted for Prodrive in renewal of manufacturer agreement and conclusion of sponsorship agreements in relation to the Subaru World Rally Team. |
| Client Feedback: | "I just wanted to thank you for the great job that you did last night. I sat back in awe as you dealt with everything so smoothly and led that panel to their ringing endorsement of our [licensing] application. You have placed us in an excellent position, and we couldn't feel more positive as we face the last hurdle with the planning application."
Stephen Dee, IMG, global sports, entertainment and media organisation. "Well done Simon, you were a star - just right not too heavy and not too light." Jim Griffiths, Director, Vanguardia Consulting "Due totally to your guidance they have given me a licence. Thank you so very very much" Jenny Lederman of Camp Kerala referring to the setting up of a luxurious campsite with alcohol licence for Cowes Week. |