Matthew Pryke
Hamlins LLPRepresenting an established multi-jurisdictional client base comprising governing bodies, sports media businesses and high-profile sportspeople, Hamlins LLP is labelled as being ‘exceptionally knowledgeable’. The ’simply brilliant’ Matthew Pryke heads the practice, being an expert in commercial arrangements and regulatory issues; Christopher Hutchings predominantly focuses on media-related matter. Katie Holloway is also recommended.
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‘The partners offer critical advice when needed and are exceptionally knowledgeable in the areas we require.’
‘Matthew Pryke offers outstanding service, always makes himself available and looks to over-deliver with the advice he provides.’
‘Matthew Pryke is simply brilliant at what he does. He is a strong leader, has an exceptional knowledge of the industry and a whole variety of legal matters. He always makes time, he is a superb communicator, and I have utter confidence in everything he does.’
Key clients
- Oracle Racing Inc.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
- General Sports Worldwide
- Morecambe FC
- Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO)
- David Garrido
- Recreational Sporting Limited / WE PLAY FOOTBALL
- Lowdown Media Limited
- Austin Cycles Limited
- F1 Alpine
- Sport Parkinson’s
- Youth Sport Trust
- Racing Past Media
- Richard Wiseman (of Drive to Survive)
- Lancer Capital
- Tixtrack
- Adventure Leisure
- Burhill Golf Group
- Sue Tankard (Sue Barker)
- Mark Palios
- Jamie Redknapp
- Harry Redknapp
- Kirsty Gallacher
- Danny Murphy
- Shaun Harvey (of Welcome to Wrexham)
- Sports Gives Back
Work highlights
- Advised SailGP on the biggest deal in sailing history, the purchase of the SailGP United States team for US$70m.
- Acted for the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) in the implementation of its transgender athletes policy which will ensure triathletes can participate and compete in triathlons without fear of discrimination or prejudice.
- Advised the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) on its relaunch and rebrand of the PTO Tour to the T100 Triathlon World Tour.
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Matthew Pryke