Pinsent Masons LLP

Pinsent Masons LLP advises on a wide range of sports matters, both contentious and non-contentious, with clients including Premier League football clubs, World Athletics and the Jockey Club. Julian Diaz-Rainey leads the team and is a specialist in football litigation and arbitration. Samantha Livesey handles strategic contracts for major governing bodies, and Alexander Richardson advises on governance issues, disputes and contracts. Andrew Mitchell has a broad practice, including providing rules and regulatory advice to governing bodies, and Gabrielle Armstrong acts on sensitive issues for Premier League clubs.