WME | IMG, a global leader in sports and entertainment based in New York, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and analytics leader AGT International, incorporated in Zurich, announced the creation of a new joint venture. The new JV's offerings include a consumer-facing Social IoT platform based on AGT's world-class Big Data analytics and deep web social analytics, data science and creative IoT technologies. The platform will connect individuals before, during and after events, infusing their online interactions with their physical, real-life experiences. The platform will also enable event organizers to develop permission-based apps that create new forms of rich, personalized content in real-time.

Homburger advised WME | IMG in all matters as to Swiss law. The Homburger team was lead by partner Frank Gerhard (Corporate | M&A) and comprised partner Gregor Bühler (IP | IT), associates Joy Malka (Corporate | M&A) and Richard Stäuber (IP | IT and Competition | Regulatory) and junior associate Gaspard Genton (Corporate | M&A).