Pinsent Masons LLP represents a number of high profile clients, including several major North-Western football clubs, The Jockey Club, World Athletics and several international sporting investors. The practice specialises in corporate strategy and commercial deals in the sports industry, as well as providing compliance advice and media support. Julian Diaz Rainey, who is experienced in a range of commercial sports sector matters and regulatory sports dispute resolution, leads the team and counts both Everton and Manchester City among his clients. Samantha Livesey notably oversees a specialist horse-racing and equine industries sub team; one of the group’s standout features. Further key names include Andrew Mitchell and Alexander Richardson, who advise sports governing bodies on both contentious and non-contentious issues, including regulatory matters, reputation management and risk reviews. Jac Evans, who joined the firm from JMW Solicitors LLP in October 2022, is recommended for his expertise in commercial litigation.
Testimonials
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‘Always the best sports firm in the North West. Huge knowledge, massively experienced. Great with clients. Serious, determined but decent and dedicated.’
‘Julian Diaz-Rainey is the go-to litigator. Clever, thoughtful, super experienced.
Key clients
- Manchester City Football Club
- City Football Group