Russells Solicitors‘ sports team is chaired by the firm’s litigation head Steven Tregear, whose sport-specific expertise includes handling bout agreements for box office fights. Tregear also works on intersecting media and sports-related reputation management matters, as well as contractual and copyright instructions. Arriving from RPC in December 2022, Henry Priestley’s capabilities encompass IP, breach of contract and reputational management issues. Corporate and commercial lawyer Sam Willmott is also noted.
Testimonials
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‘They have an excellent client base in terms of sports and media clients.’
‘Steven Tregear is a star solicitor with a great reputation for results and tenacity.'
‘Really excellent sports team with a deep understanding of the sector and an extensive network of client relationships.’
‘Steven Tregear is one of the leading names in sports and entertainment litigation; he has seen it all and knows how the world works. Alice Rudge -- a bright, hardworking associate and a pleasure to work with.’
‘The speed of their response and an ability to grasp complicated issues quickly.’
‘An ability to ask probing questions aimed at getting to the heart of the matter as quickly as possible.’
‘Russells really do go above and beyond when it comes to reactive client care, working with them is simple and with great results, which is why they are my go to with spiralling crisis issues.'
Key clients
- Frank Warren
- Queensberry Promotions Limited
- Wasserman Boxing Limited
- Ian Wright
- Derek Chisora
- David Haye
- Hayemaker Limited
- Modest! Golf Limited
- Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE
- Barbara Charone
- TaP Sports & Entertainment Limited
- Stephen Kutner
Work highlights
- Advising Queensberry Promotions Limited on negotiations for a Bout Agreement with Dillian Whyte relating to his WBC World Heavyweight Championship fight with Tyson Fury at Wembley Stadium in April 2022.
- Acting for British heavyweight boxer, Derek Chisora, in negotiating a Bout Agreement for his WBC World Heavyweight Championship fight against Tyson Fury on December 3rd 2022 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- Advising sports agency and athlete management business, TaP Sports & Entertainment Limited, which represents a number of leading international footballers, on further aspects of its corporate structure and on employment arrangements.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Steven Tregear