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Addleshaw Goddard LLP has a ‘respected pedigree in the sports industry’. The ‘excellent’ and ‘efficient’ team is highly regarded for its ‘commercial’ approach and ‘breadth of experience’. Adidas UK is a key client, and it recently advised FL Interactive on a digital platform, as well as acting for Canterbury of New Zealand on the replication of Leicester Tigers sports kits.

McCormicks’ ‘excellent’ team has ‘unrivalled knowledge of football’. It advises the FA Premier League on UEFA licensing, club administration, and insolvency matters. The ‘very commercial’ Peter McCormick is highlighted for his ‘expertise’ and ‘sound advice’.

Walker Morris’ three-partner team advises sports clubs on player contracts and stadium purchases, and is also noted for its experience in football insolvency matters. David Hinchliffe is ‘very experienced’, and ‘a great team leader’. Leeds United FC and Portsmouth FC are key clients.

Blacks Solicitors LLP advises sports bodies on commercial contracts, litigation and IP, and is praised for its ‘attention to detail’ and ‘cost effectiveness’. The ‘vastly experienced’ Stephen Lownsbrough heads the team, which draws on the experience of a number of former sports professionals.

IP specialist Leigh Martin is the key contact at Clarion, which provides ‘outstanding’ levels of service, and ‘great value for money’. It acts for national sports associations on copyright infringement matters, and for regional clubs on stadium moves. The ‘extremely pragmatic’ team ‘delivers results efficiently’.

Richard Cramer heads Front Row Legal’s practice. He handles contentious matters, and has expertise in governance disputes and matters involving the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Consultant Clive Lawrence is also recommended.

Ford & Warren provides ‘sensible advice’ to sports personalities and agents, in relation to player contracts and FIFA regulations. Nicholas Collins is ‘well respected’; he is an ‘expert in his field’ who ‘delivers without compromise’.

The team at Irwin Mitchell handles financing, property acquisition and procurement for national sports associations and regional clubs, and is led by Laurence Gavin. Clients include Sheffield Wednesday FC.

Equine specialist Langleys Solicitors LLP advises jockeys, horse trainers and racecourses on contracts and other commercial matters, and disciplinary proceedings. Serena Brotherton leads the ‘professional’ group.

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