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CMS bolsters its TMT practice with Sports and Media Partner appointment

1 September 2022

International law firm CMS has strengthened its Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice with the appointment of new Sports and Media Partner John Cloke, who will be joining the firm in London.

John has significant experience in advising media clients on the sale and acquisition of sports rights, including on some of the largest rights deals in world sport. 

David Zeffman, CMS media partner and Head of Sport, comments: “We are delighted to welcome John to the team. His experience in advising clients on sports media rights and related issues will be a fantastic asset to the team.”

John comments: “I am delighted to be joining CMS and look forward to working with David and the team to take the growing and ambitious sports practice to the next level”. 

John joins from DLA Piper where he was a Partner in the Media, Sport and Entertainment team for a number of years.