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The ‘very outcome-focused’ team at Clarke Willmott LLPunderstands how the sports industry works and provides a responsive and cost-effective service’. It recently advised Bristol City FC on its proposed development of a 30,000-seat stadium. Paul Cox and Matthew Barker are the key Southampton partners following the move of Bilal Mirza to Greenwoods Solicitors and Trevor Watkins to Pinsent Masons LLP.

Paris Smith LLP has particular expertise in advising sports clubs on stadium redevelopments and improvements, with planning lawyer Janet May recommended. On the employment side, David Roath has represented sports clients before employment tribunals and before the Football Disciplinary Commission.

SA Law LLP maintains a strong reputation for motor sport matters. Peter Goodman advises a number of celebrities and sports institutions, and Robert Ryall represents sports individuals in litigation.

Thomas Eggar LLP acts for professional sports clubs, governing bodies, agents and athletes. Michael Taylor advises a number of sports individuals on tax matters; and associates Emily Osborne, Faye Bargery and Catherine Russell are also active.

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  • Ofcom publishes review of the wholesale broadband access market

    On 3 December 2010, Ofcom published its final statement setting out its analysis of the state of competition in the wholesale broadband access (WBA) market and the measures it is taking to protect consumers in situations where competition alone is insufficient. 

    - SJ Berwin LLP

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