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Burges Salmon LLP has ‘a high-quality national practice’ now led by DLA Piper UK LLP’s former head of sport, Mark Gay. Leeds United FC, Federation Internationale d’Automobile and the Pakistan Cricket Board are key clients. Jeremy Dickerson is an anti-doping expert.

Ashfords LLP’s prominent team continues to represent high-profile sports personalities including AP McCoy and gymnast Imogen Cairns. The team acted for Northamptonshire County Council in a loan to Silverstone Circuits, and provides ongoing advice to cricket and football clubs in the region. Team head Rory Mac Neice is highly acclaimed, and motorsport specialist Jamie Horner is also recommended.

Clarke Willmott LLP’s team head Kevin Jones has specialist employment experience in the sports industry. This ‘very accommodating’ and ‘reasonably priced’ team assisted Octopus Investments with an innovative secured lending product for professional sports clubs. Bristol City FC and Gloucestershire and Somerset county cricket clubs are clients.

Andy Braithwaite at Thrings LLP leads advice to Bath Rugby Club, Ryder Cup Europe and Gaming International Limited.

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