Wollens
Client SatisfactionSince the launch of Wollens‘ sport division following the arrival of former football agent Marco Floreale in April 2023, the team has established itself as a key port of call for player representation and sports integrity matters. Floreale chiefly advises professional athletes on contract negotiations, as well as in contentious proceedings related to harassment claims and disciplinary allegations. Sports litigation expert Craig Smith, commercial contract specialist Chris Hart, and corporate and HR contact Jon Dunkley bolster the team’s expertise, enabling it to handle commercial matters for a range of clubs and companies active in the sector.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘We hit it off immediately with Marco Floreale. He totally understood what we needed and helped guide us through the the backwards and forwards of critical parts of the matter. We genuinely felt he was interested in what we were doing.'
'We were very happy to feel we were in 'safe hands' and would be able to go back to Marco Floreale in the future knowing he would give the same attention to detail that he gave us at the beginning of our journey.’
‘Marco Floreale has been very good when working with me, showing interest in my sport and me as a person. Very good at getting things done and keeping on top of things, and overall a nice person to be working with.’
‘Very friendly employees who are very open and honest and make you feel welcome in their environment.’
‘I have been working with Marco Floreale, and he has been amazing. Super down-to-earth and very humorous. Brilliant at explaining the process that lays ahead of the matter and answers any questions with good but simple detail.’
‘Fantastic team spirit throughout the practice.’
‘Marco Floreale has been incredible as a sports lawyer and agent. He is passionate about what we do and his enthusiasm and support resonates amongst his colleagues too, We feel part of the team.’
‘Clear, precise, and great customer service.’
Key clients
- Torquay United Football Club
- Tommy Lee Foster
- Adam Tobin
- Mica Moore
- Ari Dota Ltd
- Nick Gleeson
Work highlights
- Advised a football club on the possibility of challenging its relegation from its current league to the National League South Division at the end of the 2022/2023 season.
- Acted for the professional footballer, Jack Samuels, in relation to the negotiations on his Representation Agreement with his FIFA football agent.
- Representing Adam Tobin, the current Men’s Senior British Champion at Gymnastics, in relation to securing sponsorship and endorsements for 2024.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marco Floreale