Tim Copplestone > Clarke Willmott LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

Clarke Willmott LLP’s sports law practice stands out for its work with high-profile football and rugby players, coaches, and pundits, who instruct the team to represent them in employment tribunal disputes, advise on contract and salary matters, and handle the employment aspects of club insolvencies. The team’s strong reputation in employment disputes is cemented by the expertise of practice head Tim Copplestone, who also advises sporting companies, professional clubs, and players associations on a wide array of HR matters. Sarah MacLarty, a standout tribunal litigator, is a further key contact for employment work. Other areas of focus for the team include financing and corporate matters, with Robert Ridd standing out for his experience advising football and cricket clients on acquisitions and corporate governance issues.

With in-depth employment capabilities across the country, Clarke Willmott LLP has a strong South West offering that handles matters related to tribunal claims, corporate transactions, insolvency, and data protection, among others. Under the leadership of Sharon Latham in Bristol, the team also demonstrates vast sector expertise that includes agriculture, sport, and education. Tim Copplestone combines longstanding employment expertise with in-depth knowledge of the sports sector, advising clients including Premier League football players and sports agencies.