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Walker Morris LLP
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The Leeds-based Walker Morris LLP‘s sports team – led by David Hinchliffe and supported by directors Christian Slinger and Charlotte Smith as well as India Swall – focuses on football matters, particularly the sale and purchase of football clubs, and Football Association (FA) regulatory charges concerning breaches involving player transfers and intermediaries. Slinger - noted for his experience of working on football sector M&A - is a key port of call for for a number of clubs in the Premier League, the English Football League and the National League, while Smith routinely assists on employment aspects.
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‘Always popping up in a range of sports cases, particularly football. A really good bunch of people.’
‘David Hinchliffe is the go-to person when it comes to takeovers in football. Hugely knowledgeable, well-known, very much liked. A treat to work with him.'
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Key clients
- AFC Bournemouth
- Ali Acun Ilicali
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Work highlights
- Acted on the sale of AFC Bournemouth Limited for A.FC.B Enterprises Limited to the consortium led by American philanthropist and businessman, William Foley II.
- Assisted Brighton & Hove Albion FC in relation to a number of charges brought by the FA relating to a significant number of historic player transactions.
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