Karim Bouzidi

Karim is a vastly experienced litigator who has acted for household names (individuals, corporate entities, and national not for profit organisations) in the creative and sports industries, for over two decades.

Before joining Level, Karim was Head of Litigation at a leading West-End Media and Entertainment Firm.

Clients trust him to protect their reputation, privacy, data, intellectual property, contractual and statutory rights, and rights as shareholders, when the situation is complex and the stakes are high. He has done so in the High Court, in arbitral proceedings and the Employment Tribunal. He however takes pride in, and is acknowledged for, his ability to avoid the dispute reaching the ‘courtroom’.

Karim has notable experience of representing clients in FA Regulatory Commissions and Appeals and in arbitrations convened under Football Association and English Football League rules. He is a contributing author to the textbook “Football and the Law”.

Karim is often embedded with his clients, advising on strategies and devising contractual arrangements which avoid disputes and maximise commercial benefit.

Karim has also led, or formed an integral part of, crisis management teams for the prominent individuals and leading national entities that he has acted for.

Karim represents clients in non-contentious commercial negotiations particularly those which involve the licensing and transfer of commercial and image rights, and professional sports contracts. He is a FIFA licensed and FA registered Football Agent.

Before qualifying as a lawyer, Karim spent 10 years as a successful music promoter. He has a Masters in UK, EU, and US Law of Copyright from King’s College London. He is fluent in French.