We operate a multi-disciplinary international sports law and entertainment law practice and act for a full range of clients, including clubs, players, football agents, athletes, governing bodies, stadium operators, event organisers, broadcasters, sponsors, rights holders and investors.
 
We are unique in that we do not restrict ourselves to the usual fee structures and working practices of traditional sports law firms, as demonstrated by our ranking as the best law firm for alternative billing practices and predictable costs (Legal Week 2010).
 
Further, one of our sports lawyers was recently named as The Financial Times Innovative Lawyer of the Year for his work with FC United in its offer of community shares - the first of its kind in football.
 
We have the resources and expertise to act in every sports dispute including disciplinary, anti-doping and anti-corruption proceedings, contractual disputes, international arbitrations and mediations. Our experience means that we have the capability to engage in proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), FIFA Disciplinary Committee, FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber, FIFA Players’ Status Committee, Sports Resolutions UK, the World Anti-Doping Agency, RFU, RLU and ECB tribunals, Supreme Court/House of Lords, Court of Appeal, High Court and County Court.
 
We also feature experts in the drafting of sporting rules and regulations, governance, club takeovers, M&A, player transfers, contracts, commercial and intellectual property rights, event organisation and exploitation, charities, sponsorship, media, entertainment, marketing and image rights, employment, property, telecommunications, gambling and competition law.
 
We also have a dedicated team of equine lawyers which specialises in the full range of equestrian issues.  Please click here for further information

WHAT THEY SAY...
“The group handles work for international entities and has a notable niche in sports-related disputes”
Legal 500
 
“This group has a robust practice in disputes involving sports law”
Chambers & Partners