Dentons Zaanouni Law Firm welcomes Malek Badri as new Partner and Head of the Media, Entertainment and Sports department. Malek Badri has a notable track record encompassing different jurisdictions and maintains a uniquely blended practice across three areas: Sports & Gaming, Art, Media & Entertainment and Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation.

As a trusted advisor to clients operating in the sports and media sectors, Malek Badri advises on matters related to regulations drafting, conducting business and talent agreement negotiation, distribution and marketing, secure international broadcast licenses, copyright litigation, trademarks, idea theft, and right of publicity claims, as well as drafting software licenses. He has also monitored and contributed to a number of governance and strategy transformation projects conducted by major sporting organizations in the MENA region.

“Establishing the Media, Entertainment and Sports department expands our legal practice which has always been a priority for our firm," said Mr. Mohamed Zaanouni, Managing Partner at Dentons Zaanouni Law Firm. "Malek Badri is a welcome addition to our firm and will strengthen our ability to support clients across different sectors.”