Barristers at XXIV Old Building act and advise in a wide variety of sports related disputes ranging from disciplinary cases and regulatory disputes to contractual claims including commercial arrangements and sponsorship. They also act in relation to general commercial sporting matters including allegations of fraud, football club financing, including insolvencies, and shareholder disputes.
They appear in litigation both in the UK and abroad and have appeared in institutions such as International Court of Appeal of the FIA in Paris (Formula One), the Court of Arbitration for Sport (in Lausanne, Switzerland) as well as in confidential arbitrations.
We act for many high-profile sporting clients include regulatory bodies, clubs, teams, player organisations, sponsors and individuals across a range of sports such as football, tennis, rugby, gymnastics, cricket, motorsports and auto racing.
For more information on our members’ expertise or to discuss a particular matter, please contact us.
Advising liquidators in relation to a proposed claim against a premier league football club following the onward sale of a footballer formerly registered with the company in liquidation.
Acting for a gymnastics organisation in a trademark infringement claim
Acting for a leading Championship football club in a dispute with a recently sacked manager.
Successfully defending the former chief executive of a prominent cricketing body against a claim alleging that he had personally guaranteed certain of the body’s debts.
Acting on behalf of a prominent Premier League footballer (and former captain of his national side).
Representing a Formula One team in the High Court in a sponsorship dispute.
A dispute between a sponsor, a racing driver, and a racing team involving allegations of fraud and unlawful means conspiracy.
Assisting in advising the directors of a rugby club on dividend payments and a potential unfair prejudice petition.
