Practice Areas

• Corporate
• Business Services
• Healthcare
• Sport
• Intellectual Property, Media & Technology

Expertise

Peter Goodman is an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer who has previously worked for Shillings and CSS Stellar. He advises on commercial contracts, acquisitions and disposals for clients throughout commerce and industry.

Peter has particular niche, and many years experience, in sports law in which he once worked as a celebrity manager. He continues to advise a number of sporting celebrities and institutions. He has an international reputation in the field of motor sport, is quoted in the press and has spoken at a number of conferences on many different aspects of commercial law.

Articles and Publications

• "Will F1 Split from the FIA?" - Sport Business International - August 2008
  
• “Feeling the Squeeze” - Health Investor - July 2008
  
• “Fans Unite to Take Over Webbsfleet” - The Telegraph - November 2007
  
• “Website Deal Brings X Factor to Non-League Club” - The Guardian - November 2007
  
• “Are You a Good Negotiator?” - Institute of Directors Hertfordshire Branch Magazine - September 2007
  
• “Lawyer Says Liverpool May Be Powerless Over Heinze Deal” - The Guardian Unlimited - July 2007
  
• “Lawyer says Liverpool may be Powerless in Heinze Tussle” - The Guardian - July 2007
  
• “The Merits of Effective Communication”  - June 2007
• Viewpoint “Putting a Price on it” - Sports Business International - May 2007
  
• “What’s in a Name?” - Sports Business International - February 2007
  
• "Ray of Light in Olympic Stadium Battle" -  Football and Stadium Management - January 2007
  
• The Insider Column - The Times - November 2006
  
• “Rugy Union Injury Crisis Raises Concerns Over Future Payouts” - BBC Radio Five Live - October 2006
  
• The Insider Column - The Times - October 2006
  

Awards and Accolades

“At SA Law LLP, former celebrity manager Peter Goodman’s clients include cosmetics, fashion, newspaper and TV personalities, as well as music producers.”
The Legal 500

“A popular choice for Formula 1 clients, sports law specialist Peter Goodman’s ‘impeccable’ track record in motor sports has earned him a solid reputation at SA Law LLP. He also specialises in European F3, US motor sports and IRL race teams, negotiating contracts and advising on issues relating to the exploitation of IP rights. Clients say he provides ‘real and practical advice, invaluable in anyone’s career’.”
The Legal 500