‘Strong and varied experience across sports areas and practical approach to advice.’

‘Rob Turner is one of the finest partners I have had the privilege to work with. He is astute, responsive, commercially focused and highly intelligent. He has a deep knowledge of Premier League football (with respect to the commercial operations of clubs) which makes him a standout in the industry.’

‘Richard Bush is recommended, primarily on safeguarding matters. Very responsive, calm, assured manner. Good at communicating with non-lawyers.’

‘Emma Drake is recommended, on data privacy. The only DP lawyer I have ever known who makes the subject genuinely engaging.’

‘B&B’s sport practice continues to be market-leading and populated with brilliant and personable lawyers. There is a good blend of personalities and gender diversity. I have always felt listened to as a client, and the firm is always seen to be making an effort to respond to particular requests.’

‘I have always viewed Max Duthie and Craig Giles as genuine extensions of my team. Both take the time to listen and make an effort to be proactive with communications. What sets them both apart from the “competition” is a genuine sense that they care.’

‘B&B’s sports lawyers’ knowledge and experience in this sector is second to none. Lauren Pagé is a rising star partner with deep knowledge and a second-to-none work ethic, and is great with clients. Chris Lavey and Alasdair Muller are outstanding associates in the anti-doping area in particular. Tiran Gunawardena is an expert in both football and other sports’ regulations.’

‘Chris Lavey has a lovely manner and really knows what he is talking about.’

‘What makes Northridge unique is that they are a boutique firm with magic circle firm skills and attention. Not only is their knowledge of the law top-tier but their knowledge of the sporting industry is unique and specialised, giving them an edge when it comes to advising my company on its sporting sponsorships.’

‘Jon Walters, who is a founding partner, is our relationship contact and is always directly involved or right there on overseeing junior partners or associates. He is always available when we need him.’

‘All of the partners are expert in sports law, some focusing more on the commercial side, such as Ian Lynam and Jon Walters, some on the regulatory side, such as Jon Ellis and Sarah Boulton, and some covering both, such as James Eighteen. This additional focus means that the firm is able to provide individuals who are extremely experienced and expert in relation to the specific question that a sports client faces from time to time. Both partners and associates exhibit a can-do attitude to any issue, inspire confidence that they will be able to deal with the issue, and then have the ability to do so. All are friendly and open, and interaction is a pleasure as well as productive.’

‘Mike Herbert and Ian Lynam are very clever lawyers, who can combine commercial and legal points very well.’

‘James Eighteen – a tenacious litigator who has an eye for detail, understands the various rules and regulations but balances technical excellence with commerciality. Excellent communicator. Ian Lynam – non-contentious sports law around. Whilst having an engaging personality he has an excellent mind with a vast array of knowledge and experience. Always gives concise and thoughtful advice.’

‘Ian Lynam – great commercial deal maker, well-rounded adviser. Jon Ellis – very smart operator, hugely well connected. Paul Shapiro – again, excellent commercial awareness and knowledgeable in the football market.’

‘Jon Ellis – fantastic service; a clear sector expert; sensible advice and very approachable.’

‘Jon Walters – very pragmatic and commercial. Responsive and knowledgeable, excellent client management skills.’

‘Onside is a proper, specialist sports boutique. Great strength and depth, huge experience, very knowledgeable. And fun with it.’

‘Chris Walsh: charming, clever, committed, great judgement. Clients know he has their back. Ross Brown: young partner. All over the detail. Massive knowledge of doping rules. Hannah Kent: brilliant associate. Knows every fact. A mine of information about any case and delightful to deal with.’

‘The team are always available, work quickly and efficiently, show considerable expertise and experience in their field, have a strong client focus and demonstrate good judgement.’

‘For her work-rate, calm intelligence and outstanding judgement I would single Hannah Kent out for being an exceptional lawyer.’

‘The breadth of experience of the sporting sector is exceptional. The team are responsive and efficient. There is always someone to help, especially when a matter is urgent.’

‘Adam Leadercramer is an excellent lawyer who strikes the balance between ensuring that our business is protected whilst being sensible and commercial.’

‘A tremendous team, with great depth of talent. Offer an excellent combination of superb advice alongside the crucial ability to consult through challenging processes. Onside are a critical layer of our commercial business.’

‘Jamie Singer offers support no matter the hour. Very well supported by several talented individuals, the team helps with a broad range of needs and no matter the subject they have an individual who works with us to a very high standard.’

‘The associates are hardworking and available.’

‘Keir Gordon and his team are sports industry specialists and extremely experienced. They are approachable and always available, coordinate/collaborate well with other advisers and are flexible to the dynamic nature of the projects they work on. They understand the nuances of the sector – and the characters involved – and are able to find pragmatic solutions to challenges on deals (important in the sports industry) which sets them apart from other advisers.’

‘Keir Gordon has led every sports deal we have worked on with CRS. He has significant industry and sector experience, is very well connected, and is able to calmly navigate challenges on deals and find solutions. He and his team are a pleasure to work with and collaborate well with clients and other advisers.’

‘The team has a unique blend of experience in the sports sector meaning that they are able to provide detailed and thorough guidance regardless of the circumstances. They come up with novel, outside-of-the-box, solutions that provide multiple progressive options. They are very accommodating and will always look for billing solutions where necessary. They are willing to discuss sporting issues and are clearly very knowledgeable on current issues within the industry.’

‘Danielle Sharkey is very familiar in the issues that arise at a sports organisation and is expertly placed to provide dependable advice that balances the interests of the organisation against the various risks. Her candid advice is essential for a fast-moving and high-profile sport and is attributed to her experience in the industry. No doubt also helped by access to a wide skillset range at the firm who are also very approachable in Danielle’s absence.’

‘Good experience in the sports sector within the team.’

‘Richard Davies – very responsive and knowledgeable, a calm head.’

‘Jason Saiban – our relationship partner, always keen to assist.’

‘Excellent team, most notably James Cranston and Chris Yates. Now fully established as a leading sports practice.’

‘Their performance, and that of their team, has been outstanding in all respects: knowledge of the law (the case has ranged widely over many aspects of commercial and public law), their strategic skills, their client care.’

‘The team are very clear communicators and very friendly. The attention to detail is forensic. What’s great is that they make the effort to ensure you understand the process and not just fix issues.’

‘Ben Trust really understood our business and goals for the transaction. He was responsive throughout and gave careful and measured advice that was a great fit for our business.’

‘The associates Nana and Dion were also great team members who played an invaluable role in the transaction.’

‘Strength in depth across both transactional and litigation work.’

‘Tom Scourfield: Always approachable, intelligent and fun. A pleasure to work with him.’

‘CMS with John Cloke and Olly Kichenside operates the best-in-class sports and media rights practice in Europe. Their drafting is pitch perfect, their attention to detail and knowledge along with their profession and pragmatic approach makes them the best sports law firm in the industry.’

‘Liz Coley is one of the very best I have worked with in my time working in football. Availability is one of the most crucial traits to have as an external lawyer for football clubs and Liz always answers the phone. Whether she is at home, at an airport about to fly somewhere, or actually on holiday. She will always go above and beyond for her clients.’

‘Experience and familiarity of Jody MacDonald with the sports data rights and IP category, particularly in the context of commercialisation.’

‘Level Law are not just first-class lawyers – they’re also smart businesspeople who fully understand not just legal complexities but also commercial reality.’

‘Dan Harrington is the UK’s leading media rights lawyer.’

‘Tim Lowles is a highly capable and forensic litigation lawyer who consistently out-smarts the opposition.’

‘Dan Lowen: no one knows more about football law; dedicated and hardworking; exceptional strategically and with clients. Alastair Campbell: really strong technical lawyer. Jonathan Hyman: an outstanding senior associate; exceptionally hard-working and brilliant technically.’

‘Working with Alastair Campbell has been a beacon of excellence offering unparalleled services that exceed expectations at every turn; from the moment you engage with him it becomes evident that he’s committed to client satisfaction. The service we have received is a dedication to achieving optimal outcomes for us as a client, navigating complex legal landscapes and providing guidance through intricate legal processes which he demonstrates excellently. Our case has been treated with utmost care and attention to detail and the individualised attention fosters a sense of trust and confidence, knowing that our matter is in capable hands.’

‘My experience working with Level Law, and specifically Jonathan Hyman, has been superb. Very thorough, readily available and professional. In constructing boxing deals there is a lot of negotiation, and you need an efficient and collaborative legal team which Level really are.’

‘Donna Bartley: extremely hardworking and always goes the extra mile; great with clients; always considers every possible argument and strategy to advance her clients’ positions. Ben Cisneros: hardworking and on top of the detail.’

‘Their expertise and experience played an important role when choosing to hire their services. After beginning to work with them the professionalism and their excellence convinced me to work with them again.’

‘Morgan Sports Law Ltd has a team of very knowledgeable members in the sports law field, that is well experienced not only in legal and regulatory but also in science questions, which is especially helpful when dealing with anti-doping and disciplinary cases. This interdisciplinary approach is a unique feature of the firm’s practice.’

‘The firm’s dedication to their clients is excellent and the collaboration always goes very smoothly. The lawyers of Morgan Sports Law display a high level of professionalism and expertise and their knowledge in anti-doping, contractual and disciplinary matters is impressive. They have a deep understanding of what we need and always deliver in a timely and cost-efficient manner. We would strongly recommend Morgan Sports Law.’

‘We work mainly with William Sternheimer and Omar Ongaro who both have an in-depth knowledge of the football industry and are well-known for their excellent written submissions on complex matters. Their availability is impeccable, and you can easily note that they are passionate about what they do.’

‘Mike Morgan is a great leader, has broad knowledge and experience. Tom Seamer has great ability in dealing with cases on a daily basis.’

‘Ben Cisneros was the person who dealt with my case, and I thought he was exceptional, professional and diligent in all of his dealings with me.’

‘Mike Morgan is incredibly responsive and makes you feel safe and well represented even through all the uncertainties. Tom Seamer is an incredible speaker and really portrays the case to judges in a good light. Sam Comb leaves no stone unturned in his quest to find all the information pertaining to the case.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the industry to be able to contextualise the advice that they are being provided and therefore think 4-5 steps ahead, rather than just 1-2. ’

‘Always available and willing to assist based on their market knowledge.’

‘EFL experience.’

‘Very personable team and pitch themselves as a premium law firm providing first-class service and advice. Highly specialised and also having excellent knowledge of the sporting side of the matter in addition to technical legal principles and procedures. Full-service firm with other individuals readily on hand to assist in other departments should the matter dictate.’

‘Wayne Barnes (partner) is an extremely reputable and well-connected lawyer with an unrivalled knowledge of this particular legal area in addition to his ability to combine this with his own personal sporting background and experiences. Wayne is a very personable, approachable and reliable individual and is always on the end of the phone or email should he be required.’

‘The team show unrivalled attention to detail and deliver an outstanding service in a highly professional, hardworking and understandable manner. As a client I feel highly valued, and I am kept fully engaged and informed at all times.’

‘Graham Shear is an outstanding lawyer with a wealth of wide-ranging experience and a unique ability to identify the key issues quickly and develop outstanding case strategies. Andrew Street is a recently appointed partner who continues to provide top-quality advice and an analytical assessment of the case matter in front of him. Super responsive and user friendly. Emily Watts is an exceptional associate with a great analytical capacity and attention to detail – conducting her work in a very professional and friendly manner.’

‘An excellent choice for TMT – sport. Years of experience in this field.’

‘Ruth Hoy (partner): excellent legal knowledge, great at client care and a pleasure to work with. John Wilks: a meticulous lawyer who always has his eye on the client’s goals.’

‘Handles high-profile sports matters.’

‘Julian Pike – skilled strategic thinker in complex and high-profile sporting matters, able to see the wider picture and give sound advice to the client.’

‘Good understanding of safeguarding in sport.’

‘Kate Fudakowski is well respected in the field.’

‘The team at Farrer are very knowledgeable and experienced, working with lots of different sporting organisations. Both commercial and not-for-profit companies as well as sports charities. Expertise in different fields combined with experience working with other sports organisations helps to ensure the advice is practical.’

‘I have worked with Sarah Gill and James Maloney. They have been helpful in moving us forward and in providing examples of what other organisations similar to us have implemented.’

‘In over 30 years leading sports organisations Farrer sports lawyers are the best that I have experienced. The strategy, detail and complete professionalism sets them apart from other sport lawyers. The quality of service is what sets them apart, with honest appraisals and solutions given each step of the way.’

‘Latham is excellent to work with. They have bright lawyers and work together across time zones very well.’

‘Rachael Astin is an excellent lawyer.’

‘Latham & Watkins’ team are ahead of the curve in their expertise and against their competitors, being part of a firm that is striving ahead in D&I within the global legal world.’

‘Their vast experience within this field and being able to adapt for our specific project needs is why we trust them with such.’

‘All of the team not only bring expertise but also a personable nature and individuality which makes all of the team a pleasure to work and engage with.’

‘Across both the LA and London offices, consistently, partners and associates are personable and responsive; they are invested in our success and it’s been a pleasure to work with them – you expect legal excellence and expertise with firms of such a level but for that to be supported by individuals that you want to work with is a treat. I think the practice is best in class, and always thinking through new ways of addressing new challenges and issues to provide the client with the best possible outcome.’

‘I have worked closely with Patrick Mitchell (partner) and Alastair Mackichan (associate) out of the London office. Their experience, attention to detail and client service are exemplary. Patrick has been a great partner to our business as we navigate new business in new jurisdictions for us. He is always available, responsive and thoughtful of our needs and requests. He brings tremendous experience as well as a balanced and reasonable approach which has been invaluable to us in the process.’

‘Their advice is user-friendly, up to date and comprehensive.’

‘Simon Leaf goes above and beyond in his role as legal counsel by using his connections in the sports industry to connect players and agents.’

‘Mishcon’s people are its power. They have managed to make such a big firm feel boutique and personalised. Their head office is warm and modern, but informal and from the welcome on reception through to my lawyer, my experience was first class.’

‘The individual I worked with cared. He was proactive, kept me constantly informed, and went above and beyond his remit to ensure I had the best outcome. The lady on the front door, who is the first contact when entering, is always smiling and polite which is so refreshing.’

‘Exceptionally responsive, articulate, fair and communicative.’

‘I work directly with Simon Leaf, he has exceptional depth of knowledge, is a wonderful communicator and out-of-the-box thinker.’

‘Personal service is of high quality – responsiveness at short notice, understanding our business.’

‘Tony McPhillips – understands the sector, is practical, experienced, realistic.’

‘Strong commercial and sector knowledge, coupled with determination to get the best result for the client.’

‘Josh Charalambous stands out in the sports market. Solid, determined lawyer who I have worked closely with and who strives to get results for clients.’

‘The team is a strong one, with excellent industry knowledge and a practical, strategic approach to litigation.’

‘I enjoy working with Josh Charalambous in particular – he is very fun to work with, has excellent judgement and is great with clients.’

‘Besides deep knowledge and exceptional professional skills, the team is highly supportive, collaborative and is as interested in the result as members of our team are.’

‘We’re working mainly with Joshua Charalambous and Jeremy Drew who are successfully assisting in high-profile cases with complex issues.’

‘Fladgate cut to the chase and quickly understand the issue presented to them, due to their knowledge of the sporting industry. They won’t send you five pages where one will do.’

‘Jim Earl always gives you his full attention when tackling an issue, and picks up the phone when others would let it go to voicemail. To have him in our corner has been extremely valuable over recent years.’

‘The partners offer critical advice when needed and are exceptionally knowledgeable in the areas we require.’

‘Matthew Pryke offers outstanding service, always makes himself available and looks to over-deliver with the advice he provides.’

‘Matthew Pryke is simply brilliant at what he does. He is a strong leader, has an exceptional knowledge of the industry and a whole variety of legal matters. He always makes time, he is a superb communicator, and I have utter confidence in everything he does.’

‘The team are commercially strong and have solid relationships within the sports sector.’

‘Peter McCormick and James Towler: they make you feel like you are their only client, they are available 24/7 and have a pragmatic and commercial approach.’

‘If we had any kind of football-related issue I would have no hesitation in putting McCormicks at the top of my list. The depth of industry knowledge they can bring to bear due to Peter McCormick’s years of experience of the game at the highest level marks the firm out from all its competitors.’

‘Great litigators, strategically astute, technically strong and commercial.’

‘Richard Marshall: delightful to work with; pragmatic and always takes a commercial approach. Oliver Cooke: technically strong; great with clients.’

‘Tom Pimenta is a skillful lawyer, and very good at client management.’

‘Tammy Knox is an exceptional solicitor and is fast building up an exceptional practice in sports law, using her knowledge and expertise in family law to cross-over and provide an excellent service to her clients in sports-law related matters.’

‘As a business that is highly football focused, we always feel that we are in the best possible hands with PMC’s sports practice. Their domain expertise is exceptional and even though we’re not a big company by any means we’ve never ever felt that they’re just going through the motions when dealing with us (the opposite in fact).’

‘I’ve had positive dealings with everyone I’ve interacted with at Penningtons but Andrew Haywood has truly gone above and beyond for my company. We’ve had to endure the typical startup rollercoaster, and then some, and it’s no exaggeration to say that we wouldn’t be around were it not for Andrew’s steady-handed guidance.’

‘Well known and respected in the fields of sport and reputation/privacy management.’

‘Steven Tregear – a leading and highly-respected lawyer in boxing and reputation management. Instructed by those at the top of the boxing game for his knowledge and tenacity. Eliot Leggo – an experienced, knowledgeable and hardworking associate.’

‘An in-depth knowledge across the sports and entertainment sector. Many firms claim to have this experience but in reality do not.’

‘I have worked mainly with Steven Tregear but I know my colleagues have also worked with many others in the firm. What makes them different is their sector knowledge.’

‘Simons Muirhead Burton has provided occasional support and legal advice to our business. It is a responsive and professional firm in the areas of media and sport and keeps up to date with the ever-changing demands of this sector. As a smaller firm, we have enjoyed the personalised, friendly, and uncomplicated legal services provided. I would continue to use their services as required.’

‘Marc Sobol is a partner and specialist in the area of sport broadcast rights, and he has assisted us from time to time on legal matters. He is professional and knowledgeable in the areas of media, broadcasting and sport and a pleasure to work with. We can highly recommend both Marc and the firm.’

‘Marc Sobol is excellent to work with. He is pragmatic and doesn’t seek to over-complicate.’

‘Walker Morris has a first-rate sports law practice, with extensive experience of acting for Premier League and EFL clubs, in both commercial and regulatory disputes. They are up there with the very best.’

‘Charlotte Smith: committed, hardworking.’

‘Very client focused and commercially minded. Ability to quickly understand client commercial objectives and apply legal consultancy in very specific and directed terms.’

‘Christian Slinger has the invaluable ability to project an informal, empathetic and understanding approach with a client yet maintain a very clear professional stance.’

‘The people and diversity within the team is a huge asset to WM. They offer a wide variety of experts who are significantly experienced and extremely reliable. They are willing to take on cases that are difficult and will work diligently to get a positive outcome.’

‘Superb can-do and willing attitude.’

‘Hardworking, easy to get on with and relatable too.’

‘Mohit Pasricha – the best sports lawyer in Europe, an amazing individual that is altruistic, kind and genuinely cares about his clients.’

‘Mohit Pasricha is top dollar. Technically gifted with the ability to put matters across to clients in plain English.’

‘Angelique Richardson – real rising star. Very hardworking, building impressive network, very user friendly.’

‘What makes the practice unique is their personal touch and willingness to go the extra mile for their clients. They seem to hold such strong relationships with their sports clients and one can tell that their clients trust them implicitly.’

‘Angelique Richardson – she is an upcoming star of the sports sector and is extremely approachable and knowledgeable on her specialist subject matter.’

‘Mohit Pasricha is exceptional with clients and has built a very strong sports team. Angelique Richardson is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers in boxing.’

‘Technical skills are fantastic, dedication, and response time is unmatched. Jake Cohen (our main contact) is always eager to support us in everything we need. Couldn’t be happier with the firm.’

‘Jake Cohen is amazing and there for us 24/7. Football never rests and it is great that LS doesn’t either.’

‘Impressive boutique practice, with strong reputation in sports and reputation management fields. Strong partners including Dominic Crossley, Hanna Basha and Nick Grant.’

‘Hanna Basha – one of the most respected partners in the crossover between sports and reputation management. Nick Grant – a leading partner of the future in this field. Highly respected, extremely hardworking, super bright and very pleasant to deal with.’

‘Great team who always go that extra mile.’

‘Kim Crangle – always responsive and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Great real-life experience across the sport sector, from working in-house at football clubs to acting as agents on high-profile transfers and contracts. You feel as though any query you put to them, they have practical experience to draw on which can be invaluable, as well as giving confidence.’

‘Michael Forrester is very commercial, very practical and very straightforward to deal with. Strongly advocates for you.’

‘Tom Keane is smart, proactive and efficient. He knows his sector very well and is able to offer great advice.’

‘A dynamic and forward-looking team, who know the law and the intricacies of the sports business inside out. I would recommend them without hesitation.’

‘David Seligman is first rate both on the law and with clients. He has an enviable ability to make the complex seem simple, and communicates that with clients and stakeholders brilliantly well.’

‘Fantastic depth of IP knowledge across the team.’

‘Karim is one of the best sports solicitors in the sector.’

‘Karim Bouzidi – knowledgeable, unflappable and a real team player.’

‘Good mix of litigation experience and sports industry knowledge.’

‘Colin Gibson: extremely sensible and commercial; great at strategy. Daniel Sheehan: v hard-working and always looking for different angles and extra arguments.’

‘A first-rate team.’

‘Quinton Newcombe has outstanding judgement and a calm, measured manner.’

‘The team at Fieldfisher is exceptionally strong. There is great diversity among the team members I have worked with, each delivering high-quality work.’

‘Shiv Haria-Shah is truly exceptional, his ability to understand the intrinsic risks and opportunities within your business is second to none. This is reflected in the advice/work produced. Shiv has the rare ability to foster respect and trust from all stakeholders within the business no matter how brief the interaction may be. Somebody you can really trust who operated with the highest levels of integrity.’

‘The team have engaged well with the client team including our project manager and consultants.’

‘Ian Sheppard has been very attentive to our needs.’

‘A dynamic and innovative team in the field of sports law that has been involved in everything from F1 to esports. The position in the market is constantly strengthening and for good reason. Excellent strategic advice and a real understanding of the complex factors in play in sports litigation.’

‘Joel Leigh – very creative and hugely committed to this area of law. He provides outstanding service to his clients and has an excellent reputation in the market.’

‘Kyle Phillips – he understands sports law inside and out and provides insightful advice and guidance for sportsmen and women in difficult situations.’

‘Sam Murray-Hinde – a fantastic team player who gets stuck in, and who conveys impressive calm at all times.’

‘Rachel Flynn – direct industry knowledge, commercial acumen, transparent on pricing, practical outlook (the art of the possible).’

‘We use two members of the team, one who is experienced in our niche area who is well respected and effective in this area. The other is highly experienced in her field and is able to provide solid practical advice to us.’

‘Rachel Flynn – experienced in the thoroughbred horseracing and breeding industry. Pragmatic, responsive and respected. Rachel has excellent customer service skills and always comes up with the right result. Very easy to work with. Lucy Blick-Jones – responsive, pragmatic, thorough, adaptable and very easy to work with. Excellent customer service skills.’

‘Keystone provide a very strong, market-leading service. They are able to unite very impressive individual practitioners across key areas to build formidable teams.’

‘Some very able sports lawyers. Keystone’s structure means you can get advice of the highest quality at effective costing.’

‘Nick Robertson – highly experienced litigator who had conducted much litigation in the world of football. Gerard Cukier – very effective in agent disputes and conducting arbitrations. Paul Daniels – knows football management disputes inside out.’

‘Gerard Cukier has in-depth understanding of the sector and business/regulatory issues. Client loyalty. And reasonable fees.’

‘Peter Millichip provides expert and very practical advice. He identifies the problem to be solved and then applies his experience to help the client address it in the most practical manner.’

‘In my experience, Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF)’s strength as a firm lies in the consistency with which they deliver the highest level of legal guidance across an extremely broad range of practice areas. I have also been impressed by NRF’s efforts to provide tailored legal advice that accounts for our company’s overall commercial strategy and concerns, outside of and in addition to the specific legal issue for which we have requested their input. NRF have proven many times over that they view their client’s problems as their own, and in providing their services go above and beyond the traditional role of external legal counsel.’

‘In the face of myriad legal difficulties and complications, Nicholas Berry has distinguished himself time and time again by (i) exceeding expectations with respect to his availability and responsiveness, (ii) swiftly providing sound judgement, from both a legal and commercial perspective, on the potential downstream implications of each new matter and possible avenues for addressing each matter, and (iii) liaising internally within NRF to ensure that we receive the expertise needed to adequately address each specific issue, while continuing to remain engaged in the management of these open matters.’

‘Tom Maturi, Alex Wills and Craig O’Malley have each distinguished themselves as thoughtful advocates and problem solvers who have provided consistent support and guidance across numerous transactions and disputes, some of which remained in process for upwards of six months.’

‘James Lockwood, Ruth Cowley and Oliver Jamieson have similarly gone above and beyond in providing insightful legal counsel with respect to litigation and regulatory matters.’

‘Christopher Grieves, Stephen Rigby, James Dunnett and James Tong have each impressed myself and my colleagues on their knowledgeability, speed of service, and advocacy in connection with complex M&A transactions.’

‘It is remarkable how this firm remains under the radar despite having a client list many in the “sports” sector would kill for. Their expertise includes field disciplinary and selection issues, as well as great experience in the cross-over between sport and crime (bribery). They have advised on criminal prosecutions. This is a firm that quietly gets on with it rather than “marketing” a tiny amount of work into a huge profile.’

‘Matt Bosworth, tough as nails but measured and pragmatic. A man to have in your corner in a fight, but also commercial and a good negotiator.’

‘Gareth Roy, senior associate, has been outstanding and helped us to get charity status and given ongoing advice as required. If the backup team has been needed, he has ensured that the relevant communications have happened in a timely fashion.’

‘I work with a number of solicitors across the UK and ROI and the Channel Islands, and without doubt Russell Cooke goes above and beyond what is expected. This year they have supported me in the introduction of new processes and even facilitated the introduction and instruction of new solicitors in other territories.’

‘Matt Bosworth and team are incredibly easy to work with, they are very friendly and make themselves available at short notice, if and when I have any queries. They appreciate the demands of our business and the desire for cases to move forward in a timely manner.’

‘Great service, easy to deal with and always makes the time. Willing to try out new legal processes. Supported us in introduction to legal firms in other territories to build on our current process.’

‘Matt Bosworth gives a really personalised and tailored service. He is always happy to try out new legal processes and is key to the success of our cases.’

‘I have found them to be very responsive to requests.’

‘Winston & Strawn provide sport resolution/mediation advice, facilities and administrative support for us. This is provided pro bono for which we are very grateful. At all times, everyone we deal with at W&S are responsive, professional and friendly.’

‘Deep understanding of the sports landscape beyond purely legal considerations. International perspective allows W&S to bring innovative thinking to our work in the UK.’

‘Peter Crowther – above-and-beyond commitment to pro bono work and rights of athletes. Katrina Hughes – highly relevant sports background aids insight and fluidity of relationship.’