England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Centrefield LLP
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Manchester-based sports and media practice Centrefield LLP routinely advises elite English football clubs - as well as clubs across Europe, Asia, Oceania and North America - on commercial and regulatory matters. Practice co-heads Matthew Bennett and David Bentham, supported by director Oliver Sadler, frequently work on player and manager transfers. Bentham and Sadler also work on broadcasting and hosting rights mandates in the rugby space, while co-head Stuart Baird has extensive experience on assisting client across football, rugby and athletics with an array of disciplinary issues such as player bans and breach of FA regulations. Baird is known for his focus on immigration law matters in sport, advising footballers on visa, immigration, sponsorship and citizenship matters. Fellow co-head Edward Canty notably deals with criminal allegations in sport. Alex Brooks is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Centrefield is a highly specialised sports practice with detailed knowledge of the sports industry and the associated commercial sectors. They are uniquely placed to offer advice on all matters relating to sport.’
‘Matthew Bennett is a market leader in the sports industry and football in particular. He is diligent, calm, assured and his knowledge and advice are second to none.'
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Key clients
- Manchester United Football Club
- Manchester City Football Club
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Work highlights
- Advising the British sprinter, CJ Ujah in respect of an adverse analytical finding following an anti-doping test at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games after Team GB won the silver medal in the men’s 4 x 100 metre relay.
- Advising a variety of football club, player and agent clients on transfers with an aggregate value in excess of £1bn.
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