Brabners LLP

Based in the North East of England, Brabners LLP routinely provides governance, safeguarding, immigration and regulatory advice to national governing bodies from the worlds of tennis, basketball, and football, to name a few. Manchester-based practice head Lydia Edgar maintains a broad practice that spans employment issues, sustainability policies and safeguarding matters. She is supported by legal director Andrew McGregor, noted for his expertise in football employment disputes. Liverpool-based Paul Lunt serves as a crisis management and litigation specialist for athletes involved in racism allegations and invasion of privacy claims. Manchester-based Jason Smith and IP expert Colin Bell, based in Liverpool, work together on commercial matters concerning broadcasting, merchandising, marketing and media rights. Smith, supported by Catherine Forshaw, advises governing bodies on gender inclusion and eligibility matters.