Paul Harris KC
Monckton Chambers ‘Paul is by a distance the best sports KC in the country. His deep industry knowledge allied with a market leading commercial and competition practice is unmatched.’
Specialising in the overlap between sports law and all aspects of commercial EU and competition law, Monckton Chambers has experience in sporting disputes before a range of fora. Fiona Banks routinely acts on behalf of national sports governing bodies and Premier League clubs, as showcased by her representation of Leeds United in a dispute over a transfer fee for Jean-Kevin Augustin. Paul Harris KC acts for Jürgen Klopp in an appeal brought by The FA against the leniency of a touchline ban, while Alexandra Littlewood is an expert on regulatory matters, regularly acting for Formula One teams and the EFL.
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