Routinely acting for FIFA-licensed and FA-registered football agents, the Clintons team displays considerable strength in handling sports apparel endorsement agreements and misconduct charges. The ‘knowledgeable, unflappable’ Karim Bouzidi heads the group, specialising in reputational matters, while Andrew Squires May regularly represents athletes and high-profile individuals in complex disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Karim is one of the best sports solicitors in the sector.’
‘Karim Bouzidi – knowledgeable, unflappable and a real team player.’
Key clients
- National League
- Andy Mangan
- Ayden Heaven
- Denny Draper
- Gary Lineker
- National League
- Oporto Sports
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Sportsquake
- Swimathon
Work highlights
- Acted for Cristiano Ronaldo in respect of a misconduct charge arising out of a Premier League match between Everton and Manchester United, including at an FA Regulatory Commission.
- Advised Gary Lineker in respect of a high-profile, worldwide news-making dispute between him and the BBC, relating to social media posts.
- Acted for Ayden Heaven in respect of a football boot and wider sports apparel endorsement agreement with well-known sports brand PUMA.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Karim Bouzidi