Clintons‘ sports law practice leverages the firm’s longstanding heritage in media, entertainment and theatre to provide a broad offering to athletes, agents, and media professionals. Recent highlights include advising former footballer and high-profile media personality Gary Lineker on the renewal of his broadcast contract with the BBC. Karim Bouzidi is the key figure for contentious matters, regularly acting in complex disputes on behalf of global athletes and senior figures across various sports. Andrew Squires May leads the firm’s football representation practice.
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Key clients
- National League
- Andy Mangan
Work highlights
Represented England youth international Ayden Heaven in respect of his football transfer from Arsenal to Manchester United.
Practice head
Karim Bouzidi
Other key lawyers
Andrew Squires May