England - South East • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell’s multi-disciplinary practice acts for an assortment of significant clients including Olympic federations, rights holders, sports clubs and governing bodies. The team also assists cricketers, footballers, and golfers with endorsement deals, image rights, in addition to personal injury claims. Michael Taylor in Chichester is proficient in tax planning, while Hannah Clipston in Southampton and Tom Barnard in Gatwick are seasoned in contentious commercial matters; the latter is also a non-executive director at The London Football Association.
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Key clients
- The Rugby Football Union (RFU)
- British Rowing Limited
- UK Athletics Limited
- Premiership / International rugby player
- Special Olympics Great Britain
- British Wheelchair Basketball
- Millwall Football Club
Work highlights
- Advised a national governing body on a large policy review focused on improving governance within the community game.
- Advised a governing body on the termination of a contract with one of its main suppliers.
- Advised a Championship football club on development of an academy site.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Barnard, Michael Taylor, Hannah Clipston