With particular industry expertise in rugby, Bignon Lebray acts on behalf of several elite professional clubs. This year, the firm acquired La Rochelle and FIFA, adding to an illustrious roster of clients. Golf is another key area of expertise, advising on both contractual matters and sports infrastructure. The team is led by Neil Robertson, who acts as a sports agent, overseeing the drafting and negotiation of sponsorships agreements, employment contracts and services agreements.
Testimonials
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‘English-speaking team, with in-depth knowledge of European disciplinary bodies in the field of rugby. Availability, efficiency to deal with emergency disciplinary matters taking into account the imperatives and specificities of sport. Adaptability and understanding of club issues.’
‘Neil Robertson has a good knowledge of the disciplinary regulations of French and European Professional Rugby. Pleading before the European Disciplinary Bodies for the Defense of Players (EPCR). Good contact with English-speaking foreign players.’
Key clients
- Brive
- Golf de Maisons Laffitte
- Toulouse
- Racing 92
- La Rochelle
- Boulogne FC (US Boulogne Côte d’Opale)
- NBC Sport
Work highlights
- Assisted Brive rugby with a significant investment into the club by a British investor and by Vivendi.
- Advised French international rugby player, Antoine Dupont, in connection with a disciplinary hearing before World Rugby following receipt of a red card in the match France v South Africa.
- Advised La Rochelle rugby player, George-Henri Colombes, in connection with a disciplinary hearing before the Appeal Committee of the EPCR.