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Hugh James’ senior partner Gareth Williamshas an air of authority and provides advice that is direct and practical’, combining commercial litigation and sports law experience to lead the practice, whose primary client remains the WRU. Williams also led a successful appeal against the Welsh Football League, regarding its decision to relegate two clubs from division three of the league.

M & A Solicitors LLP provides a comprehensive service to clients including Cardiff City FC and various sports professionals. Associate Christian Farrow is ‘very reliable, has strong commercial awareness and consistently delivers’. Former practice head Dean Sheehan moved in-house to the Al Tayer Group in Dubai.

Darwin Gray’s Jason Smith advises individuals and organisations on commercial issues, and Rhys Parsons acts for rugby professionals, in which area his ‘knowledge and advice is second to none’. Rhodri Lewis handled contractual disputes for Llanelli RFC.

Providing ‘responsive, thorough and well-informed’ advice, Dolmans Solicitors acts for various Olympic and Paralympic athletes and regional bodies on commercial matters and disputes. Philip Bradley combines private client and sports sector experience, and Clare Hoskins advises on injury claims.

Harding Evans LLP advises high-profile professionals such as rugby international James Hook. Recent work includes representing a boxing professional in a licence appeal against the British Boxing Board of Control. Practice head John Allison acts for Newport County AFC. Zep Bellavia advises a number of high-profile football clubs.

Hutchinson Thomas’ ‘knowledge and skills are complementary’, and the team is also appreciated for its ‘passion for the subject’. Alongside commercial matters, Roger Morris, Robert Williams and Simon Thomas act in disciplinary hearings for the WRU and Six Nations. Recent work includes misconduct hearing Magners League v Ospreys.

Underpinned by a strong commercial reputation, Morgan LaRoche Limited advised local rugby clubs and West Wales Football Association on contentious matters. William Barletta leads the team, which includes the well-regarded Rosemary Morgan.

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