Alistair McHenry
TyrTennis and football associations and clubs comprise the bulk of Tyr‘s client portfolio, with the firm also advising the International Tennis Integrity Agency on contentious matters related to match fixing, corruption and doping; Crystal Palace FC, Swansea City FC and the Lawn Tennis Association are also key clients for the firm. Practice head Alistair McHenry is the sole practitioner and is adept at regulatory and financial disputes; he also advises on arbitration proceedings and commercial sponsorship matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Alistair McHenry is the head of the team and has a wealth of experience in sports disputes and safeguarding matters.’
‘Alistair McHenry - he is well liked, knowledgeable and quick to understand the issues. He is someone you need in your corner rather than against you.’
‘Alistair McHenry is very personable and is great at getting to know and understand his client. This builds trust with his client. He is very clear and straightforward, and I would fully endorse his services.’
‘Alistair McHenry is a hands-on partner with a depth of knowledge of sports law. He is building a strong, niche practice which produces high-quality work.’
‘Alistair McHenry is a pleasure to work with; he is responsive and client-focused.’
‘Alistair McHenry is a diligent and competent lawyer who has established the Sports practice at Tyr. He is an excellent and personable litigator with good all-round sports knowledge and attention to detail.’
‘Alistair McHenry leads the Sports team. Alistair has a wealth of sporting experience and knowledge. I recommend him strongly as a go-to football litigator.’
‘Alistair McHenry offers a knowledgeable but personal service. I know that he is highly regarded by his clients and fellow practitioners.’
Key clients
- International Tennis Integrity Agency
- Crystal Palace FC
- Swansea City
- Sport Resolutions
- UK Athletics
- Lawn Tennis Association
- Table Tennis England
Work highlights
- Advised the International Tennis Integrity Agency on match fixing charges brought under the Tennis Anti-Corruption Programme before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- Instructed as the Independent Chair of the Appeals Panel to determine all athlete appeals against UK Athletics’ funding selection decisions under its World Class Programme Selection Policy – Olympic.
- Instructed by a Championship Club in relation to a FA Rule K Dispute regarding a transfer agreement.
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Practice head
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Alistair McHenry