Sports Solicitors

Our experienced Sports Group works with sporting organisations at all levels; from national governing bodies and high profile Premier League and Championship football clubs, golf and cricket clubs, to a wide variety of sports and leisure clubs and associations.

More about our Sports Solicitors

The range and variety of sports and leisure activities in which our team has been involved reflects not only our support of grassroots competition but also our extensive knowledge and experience of advising clubs at all levels on the full range of issues encountered by management.

Our Services & Expertise

Our Services & Expertise

Our team comprises a number of Legal 500 recognised professionals and incorporates members of our commercial, insurance, corporate, regulatory, commercial propertyemployment, licensing and commercial litigation departments.

 The group regularly advises clients in a vast range of legal matters including:

Some of the sports and activities in which we have worked include:

Some of the sports and activities in which we have worked include:

  • Combat sports, including boxing and various martial arts

  • Cricket

  • Cycling

  • Equestrianism

  • Extreme events such as ninja-themed events and OCRs (obstacle course races)

  • Football

  • Gyms and personal trainers

  • Motorsports

  • Rugby

  • Swimming

  • Table tennis

  • Tennis

Latest Insights from our Sports Team

Fair Play or Foul: The Impact of Competition Law in the Sports Industry

Insights 8 min read

Fair Play or Foul: The Impact of Competition Law in the Sports Industry

Forbes at Trial

Insights 6 min read

Forbes at Trial

Vicarious liability: can sports clubs be liable for amateur members?

Insights 15 min read

Vicarious liability: can sports clubs be liable for amateur members?

Roller disco claim fails under the Occupiers’ Liability Act

Insights 5 min read

Roller disco claim fails under the Occupiers’ Liability Act

Canada: parliamentary committee crackdown on abuse in sport

Insights 2 min read

Canada: parliamentary committee crackdown on abuse in sport

Our dedicated Sports team

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Partner, Insurance

David Mayor

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Partner and Head of Abuse and Social Care, Insurance

Alastair Gillespie

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0800 689 0831 - Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00

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