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Anderson Strathern advises a number of sports professionals and organisations. John Kerr is noted for his ‘detailed knowledge and experience’ of the sector, and is a member of the British Association of Sport and Law. Clients include Cricket Scotland, the Lawn Tennis Association, and Scotland Rugby League. The practice was weakened on the contentious side by the recent departure of Frank Gill.

Harper Macleod LLP has some ‘top-class experts’ in the sports sector. Practice head Lorne Crerar is principal adviser to the Scottish Rugby Union, and Rod McKenzie advises the Scottish Premier League and Celtic FC. The team is advising the Scottish Government in relation to the 2014 Ryder Cup.

DLA Piper Scotland LLP is appreciated for 
its ‘excellent turnaround times and commercially pragmatic approach’, and has ‘a large team with 
a variety of expertise’. Scott Thiel is ‘very 
productive, succinct and practical’. Practice head 
John McKinlay is also recommended. Clients include Celtic FC, the Scottish Golf Union, and the FA Premier League.

McGrigors LLP’s sports law team has built a strong reputation since its inception in 2009. This UK-wide practice is ‘experienced and proactive’, with Jim Cormack recommended in Scotland. Clients include Scottish Rugby Union and Scottish Disability Sport.

Burness LLP acts for sports governing bodies and trusts, such as the Scottish Football Association and Fife Sports and Leisure Trust. Colin Hulme heads the team.

Dundas & Wilson CS LLP acts for clients such as the English Football League and Rangers FC. Colin Massie heads the group.

HBJ Gateley has expertise in sports-related litigation. The firm successfully acted for Dunfermline Athletic FC in its appeal against the decision of the Emergency Committee of the SFA to expel the club from the 2009-10 Scottish Cup. Alistair Duff and practice head Simon Catto are recommended.

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