Julian Pike
Farrer & CoFarrer & Co’s diverse client list includes governing bodies for a range of sports, with the team being regularly called upon for advice on broadcasting rights, strategic partnerships and personal data issues. Tom Bruce heads the practice, being an expert on corporate, commercial and governance matters, Julian Pike is a ‘skilled strategic thinker’ in the contentious media sphere, while the ’well-respected’ Katie Fudakowski focuses on sports employment matters. Owen O’Rorke represents governing bodies and sports organisations, and India Benjamin is also highlighted as key to the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Handles high-profile sports matters.’
‘Julian Pike – skilled strategic thinker in complex and high-profile sporting matters, able to see the wider picture and give sound advice to the client.’
‘Good understanding of safeguarding in sport.’
‘Kate Fudakowski is well respected in the field.’
‘The team at Farrer are very knowledgeable and experienced, working with lots of different sporting organisations. Both commercial and not-for-profit companies as well as sports charities. Expertise in different fields combined with experience working with other sports organisations helps to ensure the advice is practical.’
‘I have worked with Sarah Gill and James Maloney. They have been helpful in moving us forward and in providing examples of what other organisations similar to us have implemented.’
‘In over 30 years leading sports organisations Farrer sports lawyers are the best that I have experienced. The strategy, detail and complete professionalism sets them apart from other sport lawyers. The quality of service is what sets them apart, with honest appraisals and solutions given each step of the way.’
Key clients
- PGA European Tour
- The Football Association (the FA)
- World Rugby
- Lawn Tennis Association (LTA)
- England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
- World Netball
- British Swimming
- UK Athletics
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Owen O’Rorke
Farrer & CoPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Bruce