Counting Premier League football clubs, international governing bodies and major athletes among its client base, the Onside Law LLP team draws upon its ‘great strength and depth’ in advising on joint ventures, assisting footballers with complex brand protection issues, and handling multi-jurisdictional M&A. The firm’s litigious offering is similarly notable, including anti-doping proceedings and defamation claims, with founding partner Oliver Hunt routinely acting for talent in the golf and football fields. Jamie Singer has experience of managing media rights and licensing matters, Simon Thorp represents prominent investors and sports governing bodies, while Chris Walsh consistently acts on a range of High Court claims in the cricketing sphere. The ’excellent’ Adam Leadercramer is a tech specialist, Sophie Wilkinson stands out for her IP offering, and Stevie Loughrey concentrates on arbitrations. James Tobias focuses on sponsorship agreements and Ross Brown has vast regulatory knowledge, while Leon Farr and Harriet Leach are also noted as key.
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Testimonials
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‘Onside is a proper, specialist sports boutique. Great strength and depth, huge experience, very knowledgeable. And fun with it.’
‘Chris Walsh: charming, clever, committed, great judgement. Clients know he has their back. Ross Brown: young partner. All over the detail. Massive knowledge of doping rules. Hannah Kent: brilliant associate. Knows every fact. A mine of information about any case and delightful to deal with.'
‘The team are always available, work quickly and efficiently, show considerable expertise and experience in their field, have a strong client focus and demonstrate good judgement.’
- 'For her work-rate, calm intelligence and outstanding judgement I would single Hannah Kent out for being an exceptional lawyer.’
‘The breadth of experience of the sporting sector is exceptional. The team are responsive and efficient. There is always someone to help, especially when a matter is urgent.’
‘Adam Leadercramer is an excellent lawyer who strikes the balance between ensuring that our business is protected whilst being sensible and commercial.’
‘A tremendous team, with great depth of talent. Offer an excellent combination of superb advice alongside the crucial ability to consult through challenging processes. Onside are a critical layer of our commercial business.’
‘Jamie Singer offers support no matter the hour. Very well supported by several talented individuals, the team helps with a broad range of needs and no matter the subject they have an individual who works with us to a very high standard.'
Key clients
- World Rugby
- Jude Bellingham
- AC Milan
- ECB
- FIA
- British Lions
- LTA
- Rangers FC
- Matt Fitzpatrick
- Jannik Sinner
- Sir Andy Murray
- RFU
- West Ham
- ATP Media
- Norwich City FC
- Six Nations
- Welsh Rugby Union
Work highlights
- Advising World Rugby on Rugby World Cup France 2023 including sponsorship, participation, licensing and merchandising.
- Advising Jude Bellingham on his transfer to Real Madrid.
- Advising Jannik Sinner on record-breaking Nike and Gucci deals.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Harriet Leach
Onside Law LLPLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jamie Singer
Onside Law LLP
Simon Thorp
Onside Law LLPNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Ross Brown
Onside Law LLP
Sophie Wilkinson
Onside Law LLP
Leon Farr
Onside Law LLP
James Tobias
Onside Law LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Oliver Hunt, Jamie Singer, Simon Thorp, Chris Walsh, Adam Leadercramer, Stevie Loughrey, Sophie Wilkinson, Ben Hanglin, Leon Farr, James Tobias, Kendall Harris, Jerry McGrath