Advice on contractual and tortious issues in a wide range of matters, which have included defending event organisers and mountain biking centres against legal claims, advising on sponsorship agreements and safety issues.
Cycling Contractual Advice
- Reviewing and drafting sponsorship agreements, vendor contracts, venue rentals, permits, waivers, and other event/association contracts
- Guiding on intellectual property issues – logo usage, photo/video rights, copyrights, trademarks
- Analysing liability clauses, indemnification, insurance requirements, and risk management strategies
- Advising on athlete/participant agreements, codes of conduct, and rules
Cycling Litigation Defense
- Defending against injury lawsuits, accident claims, property damage, and safety issues
- Gathering evidence, deposing witnesses, negotiating settlements, and trying cases if necessary
- Drawing upon our expertise in cycling regulations, standards, and risk
Cycling Safety / Risk Management
- Conducting risk assessments of event courses, trails, facilities, equipment
- Recommending safety improvements, medical protocols, and emergency plans
- Advising on industry standards and legal duties to protect safety
- Guiding on minors’ waivers, concussion policies, and incident response plans
Cycling Insurance Issues
- Assisting with claims under general liability, D&O, accident, and property policies
- Advocating for coverage of claims with insurance providers
- Advising on appropriate insurance coverage for different cycling activities
Cycling Governance / Compliance
- Guiding on tax exemptions and nonprofit compliance issues
- Drafting organisational documents – constitutions, bylaws, policies
- Ensuring adherence to competition rules, anti-doping codes, ethics guidelines
In summary, we provide cycling organisations with comprehensive legal services tailored to the unique needs and risks of staging events, managing facilities, leading associations, and promoting cycling. Our specialised experience equips us to deliver effective counsel across a range of contractual, liability, regulatory, insurance, and organisational issues.