Legal 500 Sport Manchester

Pinsent Masons LLP advises prestigious clients in the fields of football, athletics, horse racing and golf. The team focuses on sport-related trade agreements, governance and regulatory issues. Julian Diaz-Rainey leads the team, which specializes in dispute resolution in a variety of commercial and regulatory matters. Samantha Livesey leads the horse racing and equestrian industry team, while Senior Partner Andrew Mitchell advises government and regulators on regulatory and reputation management issues. Partner Alexander Richmond deals with a number of contentious and non-contentious issues. „Walker Morris has a world-class sports law practice. Their extensive experience working for a large number of high-profile clients (including a significant number of Premier League and lower league clubs), ranging from handling multi-million pound fraud claims in arbitration to minor contractual disputes, means they have seen it all and are able to provide a highly effective one-stop shop for clients` sporting and business matters. „Joshua Charalambous is a good lawyer, an accessible lawyer with sound business and legal advice.” „Matt Bosworth truly provides first-class service to his clients. His knowledge and experience in intellectual property rights for live sporting events has been instrumental in protecting our company`s brand.

The sports practice group of Shoosmiths LLP handles a range of transactional and litigation matters for clients in sports such as football, rugby and cricket. Richard Millington leads the team, which is known for developing and executing litigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions and for its work on broadcast rights, sponsorship, distribution and agency deals in the sports industry. „Phil Bonner – very responsive and hardworking. Good litigation experience. Phil`s engagement is like an extension of our in-house legal team. „The great experience of the sports team means they know exactly how to answer all my questions and make sure I`m part of every aspect of every topic and understand them. „RPC has a truly exceptional profile in litigation and sports matters, with particular experience in football. „Joel Leigh is a dedicated and practical partner who knows more about sports law (particularly sports bankruptcy) than any lawyer I know. Norton Rose Fulbright has experience in sports franchise acquisitions and divestitures, sponsorship negotiations, stadium financing and development, and regulatory investigations. Stephen Rigby, a corporate lawyer and practice director, has developed a niche that advises foreign investors in UK football clubs and deals with wider sporting and commercial issues. „A very strong sports team. One of the strongest in the northwest.

Depth of offering from partner level to associated level. Very innovative in the field of sports technology. Graham Shear – one of the best sports lawyers of all time. „Competent, both legally and commercially. Very good experience. Responsive and easy to use. Good value for money (especially compared to London companies). RPC is recommended for its work on trade and sporting regulations, with clients such as Premiership Rugby Club Saracens. In addition to handling sports retail issues for clients such as Sports Direct, the team is trained on business and data issues by technology and social media companies related to sports and eSports. Jeremy Drew, Practice Director, provides expertise in sports retail, licensing, sponsorship agreements, disputes, regulatory issues and gaming. Associate Head for Sports Group Josh Charalambous is a specialist in sports litigation, trade and regulation. Walker Morris LLP „has real strength in the sale and purchase of football clubs” and counts Fulham FC, AFC Bournemouth and Burnley FC among its most important clients. The team is familiar with a number of other issues, ranging from sponsorship contracts, transfer agreements and business partnerships to real estate transactions and disputes.

Head of coaching David Hinchcliffe is known for his expertise in financial mandates with football clubs, while Alistair McHenry specialises in sports litigation, including arbitration and contentious regulatory matters. Other key members of the team include commercial real estate partner Jeremy Moore, as well as Charlotte Smith, senior partner, employment litigation, and Christian Slinger. Pennington`s LLP Rounds comprehensive sports offering supports football clients, including the League Managers Association, motorsports, athletics and eSports. The firm also retains expertise in sailing and sailing. Team Leader Andrew Haywood focuses on employment, eligibility, discrimination, corporate protection and disciplinary issues in sport. Richard Marshall has extensive experience in sports litigation, particularly in tax and fraud matters. Clarion`s versatile sports team works for sports retailers, including Sports Direct, well-known sportswear brands and sites, on a range of corporate and dispute resolution mandates. Senior partner Richard Moran, who advises on buying, selling and financing matters, leads the group, which includes commercial director Matthew Hattersley. The team is well positioned to leverage the expertise of other departments in the business, including real estate and intellectual property. „Morgan Sports Law has excellent litigation experience, particularly before the Court of Arbitration for Sport. It is certainly one of the essential law firms in sports law.

„A great depth of knowledge and resources within the team, both locally and nationally. Clear and simple advice with a clear recommendation and opinion at the end of the legal analysis, which is done with a clear business understanding of the wider context in which their advice is provided and the potential business impact. „The legal advice, advice and support of the Bird & Bird sports team in a very sensitive and rushed case has been excellent.” Russell-Cooke LLP advises on the administration, management and acquisition of professional football clubs, constitutional regulatory matters and the establishment of sports organisations as charitable foundations. The practice also deals with child protection policies and immigration issues for sports businesses. Practice Director Matt Bosworth handles reputation issues for sports clients. „The service was exceptional and it was an absolute pleasure to work with a team that is absolutely down to earth but very knowledgeable.