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Paul Hopkins leads a multi-disciplinary team at Geldards LLP which provides a ‘first-class service’; clients include the British Boxing Board of Control, and Cardiff Blues. Rowland Davies and Kathryn Gates are recommended for property matters, and Stephen Jenkins for employment.

Hugh James is a longstanding adviser to the WRU, with Gareth Williams acting as company secretary; work in 2011 included constitutional, contractual and corporate governance matters.

JCP Solicitors advises Swansea City FC, with Steve Penny advising on corporate and commercial matters, Paul Shuttleworth on employment, and Christian Edwards on disputes. The firm is also instructed by the Liberty Stadium.

Morgan LaRoche Limited advises the Ospreys, the Scarletts, the Welsh Hockey Union, the West Wales FA, and the Welsh Swimming Association. Timothy Jones is recommended for employment matters; William Barletta for corporate and commercial; and Rosemary Morgan for commercial property.

Acuity Legal Limited’s sports law practice is now headed by associate Christian Farrow, following Dean Sheehan’s move to a role in Dubai. The firm is instructed by its associated sports consultancy/agency The Endgame Group, and is the retained legal adviser to the WRPA.

Jason Smith at Darwin Gray advised Celtic Crusaders on its share sale to Wrexham Village. Consultant Rhys Parsons is licensed to advise rugby professionals and clubs in France.

At Dolmans Solicitors, solicitors Clare Hoskins (a former international triathlete) and Nicola Edwards (a national gymnastics judge) advise the regulatory bodies of their respective sports. Philip Bradley also has experience in the sector.

Zep Ballavia at Harding Evans LLP advises on employment contract issues, and constitutional matters.

At Hutchinson Thomas, Roger Morris, Simon Thomas and Robert Williams act as disciplinary officers for the IRB, RBS Six Nations, and the WRU.

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    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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