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Beswicks Solicitors LLP’s team is ‘always available, dependable and very professional’. It represents a number of UK and international clients in football and cricket, and recently advised Nottinghamshire CC on immigration issues and the subsequent registration of South African cricketer Riki Wessels. Gary Mellor’s advice is ‘right on the money’, and Tim Bailey is ‘knowledgeable and reliable’.

Wright Hassall LLP has an ‘extensive team of experts who are effective and efficient’. It represents a number of governing bodies, including British Showjumping, British Dressage, Archery GB and Bowls England. Practice head Stuart Cutting’s advice is ‘always thorough and practical’, and the ‘very experienced and supportiveRichard Lane is also recommended

DAC Beachcroft LLP’s roster of clients includes FIFA, Manchester United FC and the ECB. It recently acted for Carlton Town Football Club and its insurers in the successful defence of a claim brought by an opposition player who suffered a significant facial injury during a competitive football match. Bruce Ralston heads the team, and is experienced in advising on sports liability, primarily in motor sport.

Knights solicitors llp represents a number of football clubs, notably Stoke City FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. Denis Hall and Karl Bamford are the primary contacts.

Pinsent Masons LLP’s practice is led by London-based Trevor Watkins, who joined from Clarke Willmott LLP. Peter McHugh is recommended in Birmingham. Clients include The Jockey Club and Manchester United FC.

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