Barrister specialising in commercial litigation, civil fraud and sports law. Current sports law Junior of the Year (2023). Substantial sports law practice, predominantly focused on financial disputes, and informed by his commercial litigation, arbitration and civil fraud expertise. Particularly sought after for football matters – both domestic and international – involving clubs, agents, players and managers. Recent high profile and high-value matters (as sole counsel) include two separate victories before the FIFA Football Tribunal (Hiddink v Football Association of the Maldives; Koopman v Football Association of the Maldives), successfully representing the Respondent before the FA Appeal Board in an appeal by Southend United FC against a 10-point deduction; and a multi-million-pound football agency arbitration (Rule K), containing Portuguese and English elements, which generated a highly favourable settlement shortly before trial. Also highly experienced in sports regulatory issues. Lead junior counsel on the Independent Investigation into Yorkshire County Cricket Club, commissioned in the wake of the Azeem Rafiq scandal. Frequently appointed to act in disciplinary hearings (Tennis, Football, Sailing), selection challenges and doping hearings across a variety of sports. Sport Resolutions arbitrator and mediator. FA and EFL arbitrator. Premier League panellist.
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Called to the Bar 2013, Lincoln’s Inn. Lord Mansfield Scholar. Lord Bowen Scholar. Hardwick Scholar. Cambridge University: BA Modern Languages (French & Italian) – Starred First (First in Year). Sciences Po, Paris: Diploma in International Relations and Economics. University of Pennsylvania Law School – LLM (Distinction).
French, Spanish, Italian, Hebrew (conversational).
COMBAR; Chancery Bar Association.
Cambridge University (BA); University of Pennsylvania (LL.M); Sciences-Po, Paris.