London Bar
Employment
Leading silk3Paul Gilroy KC – Littleton Chambers 'His advocacy is supreme. He has a very gentle and engaging manner which belies his intellect.'
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Paul Gilroy KC
Littleton Chambers, London
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Work Department
Sport
Employment
Regulatory
Position
Paul Gilroy QC has acted for a stellar list of clients, including Sir Alex Ferguson and Antonio Conte.
Recent work:
Sport
Overturned FA Rule K award on remittal following High Court challenge on serious procedural irregularity. Secured dismissal of EFL Club v Club arbitration claim concerning player transfer. Acted for Championship player in disciplinary appeal and related PRDC arbitration. Secured highest ever award for a Manager from Premier League Managers’ Arbitration Tribunal (PLMAT). Instructed in 3 other separate PLMAT claims. Retained as expert witness in CAS challenge against UEFA decision. Chairing investigation (UK Sport).Employment
Successful high 7 figure mediation - race claim against Lloyd’s syndicate. Instructed on behalf of 2 directors in multi-million dismissal-related claims before the LCIA. Multiple covenant/team move injunction applications. Successful unfair dismissals - 2 directors, securing good leaver status re: shares. Retained by national company to advise on furlough scheme.Career
1985 Call. QC 2006.
Part time Employment Judge (2000).
Arbitrator.
Trained Mediator.
Memberships
Member of:0
Athlete Selection & Eligibility Commercial Employment & Discrimination Football Integrity & Discipline, and Paralympic and Disability Thematic Arbitration Panels of Sport Resolutions.FA Judicial Panel Specialist Member.
FA Judicial Appeal Board Specialist Member.
Mentions
London Bar
Sport
Leading silk1Paul Gilroy KC – Littleton Chambers ‘Paul is a total streetfighter in terms of his advocacy and drafting. Anyone who has been on the other side of his cross examination will leave feeling bruised. He is meticulous in preparation and bludgeoning in delivery. His written work is very high quality, and he is a total team player.’