Pinsent Masons LLP is noted for its strong corporate focus, and its broad client base spanning horseracing, football, electric scooter racing, and tennis. Practice head Julian Diaz-Rainey is well-known for his vast knowledge of disputes within football. Renowned for his deep regulatory knowledge, Andrew Mitchell handles both contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters, including challenges to doping bans. Alexander Richardson caseload consists of injunction applications and appeals against disciplinary commission decisions concerning breaches of Profit and Sustainability rules, while Gabrielle Armstrong routinely advises Premier League football clubs on regulatory investigations and compliance with financial regulations.
Testimonials
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‘Pinsent Masons are the best sports law practice outside of London. Julian Diaz-Rainey brings his powerful skills as a commercial litigator to sport law. They cover all areas: commercial, regulatory, disciplinary. A strength is that they act for both regulators and athletes/teams/clubs. That gives them the insight to get the best result.’
‘Julian Diaz-Rainey - the best sports law solicitor outside London for sure. Arguably the best in the country. Tough, experienced and a great strategist. He is commercial and well respected.
Key clients
- Manchester City Football Club
- City Football Group
Work highlights
- Advised Everton Football Club on charges brought by the Premier League for a breach of the Profit and Sustainability Rules.
- Advised the Jockey Club Racecourses on its successful application to injunct trespassers – namely animal rights protestors affiliated to the group ‘Animal Rising’ – from entering Epsom Downs Racecourse ahead of The Derby.