Mackichan, Alastair

Alastair Mackichan

Associate

alastair.mackichan@lw.com
    Mackichan, Alastair

    Alastair Mackichan

    Associate

    alastair.mackichan@lw.com
    "[His] experience, attention to detail and client service are exemplary."

    The Legal 500 UK 2025

    Profile

    Alastair Mackichan is an associate in the London office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the firm’s Entertainment, Sports & Media Practice.

    Alastair regularly advises key stakeholders in the sports and entertainment sectors with respect to complex commercial and corporate transactions, including: 

    • The sale and acquisition of media rights and content distribution
    • High value sponsorship and other commercial partnerships
    • The hosting and staging of major international sports and entertainment events
    • Strategic joint ventures and acquisitions

    In addition, Alastair has solid in-house knowledge of the sports and entertainment industries, having worked for major sports governing bodies and leagues, including the Premier League and the NBA.

    Experience

    Alastair’s experience includes advising:

    Sale and acquisition of media rights and content distribution

    • SRMG on content licensing and joint venture arrangements with Warner Bros. Discovery
    • The EFL on its global media rights arrangements*
    • An AI-focused music company on artist agreements, recording, and publishing arrangements with labels and streaming platforms

    Sponsorship and other commercial partnerships

    • Red Bull Racing Formula One Team on sponsorship and licensing arrangements
    • Unagi/Ultimate Champions on sponsorship and NFT arrangements with Arsenal FC
    • A blockchain-focused gaming company on sponsorship and NFT arrangements with premium sports leagues
    • A global consumer brand on sponsorship and partnership arrangements including with League of Legends E-sports events and McLaren Racing Formula One Team*
    • A sports nutrition company on its brand ambassador arrangement with A-list celebrities

    International sports events

    • A sports governing body on global event hosting and brand licensing arrangements
    • Dutch Formula One Grands Prix on the promoter arrangement with Formula One*

    *Matter handled prior to joining Latham.

    Qualifications

    Bar Qualification

    • England and Wales (Solicitor)

    Education

    • Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, The University of Law, 2015
    • Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Law and Practice, De Montfort University, 2014
    • LLB Law with Chemistry, University of Bristol, 2012

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