‘The legal advice, guidance and support that was provided by the Sports Team at Bird & Bird on what was a time pressured and highly sensitive case was excellent.’

‘Richard Bush inherited a most difficult brief and was not only able to quickly grasp the key elements, but was able to deconstruct the issues and build a strategy to achieve a positive resolution for all sides. Consequently he has become our organisations ‘go to’ solicitor!’

‘Robert Turner’s combination of excellent commercial knowledge of the sector, legal and inter-personal skills helped us close a complex transaction in short order. Would highly recommend.’

‘Bird & Bird continue to be at the very top table of legal advisors in the sport space.’

‘The breadth and depth of knowledge and experience, the quality of their written advice, legal briefs and advocation make Bird & Bird’s sports practice unique.’

‘Jonathan Taylor is peerless in his field. He is a microcosm of the broader practice, in that his knowledge and experience allow him to turn his hand to a huge range of sports law issues.’

‘Craig Giles has excellent industry knowledge and is great to work with. Will Deller is a leading associate with great knowledge of new technologies such as NFTs.’

‘Lauren Page has developed significant experience and expertise of the highest standard across a range of subjects.’

‘Northridge is unique in that it is a reletaively new specialist firm concentrating on sports law, giving it unsurpassed knowledge in the sector, but it also has the size, strength in depth, and experience to allow it to deal smoothly and efficiently with major cases involving not only sports law but also related issues.’

‘James Eighteen combines both the regulatory and commercial sides but has recently had a great deal of experience and honed his skills in a number of complex and testing sports disciplinary actions and related challenges to the validity of the rules.’

‘Oliver Harland’s advice and general legal work is of an extremely high standard.’

‘In simple terms they have a team who are immersed in the business of sport and understand the legal implications of sport contracts and disputes. Their depth and breadth of knowledge and experience is unparalleled in the world of sports law.’

‘Ian Lynam is the the sports law guru.’

‘Jonathan Ellis is without doubt now the leading individual for football related regulatory disputes.’

‘Jon Walters gives practical advice even when working on complex matters, and brings a wealth of industry experience.

‘Mike Herbert is impressive from a corporate finance perspective.’

‘Good longstanding relations with various individuals, in particular Edward Craig.’

‘Excellent sports commercial knowledge, especially data and betting related, and broadcast. The team keeps abreast of issues related to our organisation, and is always able to pick things up quickly and run with them.’

‘Richard Davies is a superb senior associate – technically skilled, commercially minded, understands the operational aspects and well organised and able to deliver to our required timings.’

‘Jody MacDonald is excellent in sports data rights and associated integrity issues, and other sports commercial rights matters.’

‘I was impressed with Jody MacDonald’s responsiveness, commercial thinking and pragmatism.’

‘Level  are approachable yet professional, all of their team members go out of their way to be available to meet the needs of our business.’

‘Daniel Lowen has an exceptionally high degree of knowledge, experience and industry expertise, yet is always personable and very pleasant to deal with.’

‘Morris Bentata is exceptional. He is responsive, pragmatic and brilliant at working to a tight timeframe.’

‘I have followed Sofia Moussaoui from her previous firm; my loyalty has been to her and particularly because he is so devoted to her clients. Available 24/7. and always with a calming and reassuring influence.’

‘Sofia Moussaoui is an exceptional family laywer who provides an excellent service for clients going through the trama of hotly contested family proceedings. Not only does she fight for her clients in  litigation, she is always there for them day and night to discuss their issues.’

‘Sofia Moussaoui was exceptionally helpful and crucial on the success of my case. She went above and beyond fighting a much bigger and ferocious team of lawyers on the other side.’

‘Sofia Moussaoui is tough, pragmatic and evidently cares. She adopts a methodical, thoughtful and kind approach, which is also clear and strategic. She is instantly likeable, which is important, as most likely you’ll be speaking to her a lot. She will fight your corner, but, in a negotiation she clearly looks at what is in your best interest.’

‘Sofia Moussaoui’s experience is unrivalled. Clients place trust in her ability and tactics, both which never fail to disappoint. She’s cool under pressure and is able to look beyond the immediate problem when preparing a client for the long road ahead.’

‘Sofia Moussaoui is a strong leader and excellent litigator.’

‘John Shea been a great external adviser who has become an extension of our in house team.’

‘Lewis Silkin are one of the leading City solicitors with a stellar offering and reputation in sports law..’

‘Alex Kelham is a former Commonwealth Games gold medallist and now a titan in sports law.’

‘John Shea is very strong in football and rugby disputes, especially those with a commercial or regulatory angle.’

‘John Shea is the driving force of the football practice, having great knowledge of contractual and regulatory matters, remarkable business acumen about the football industry and an extensive network with clubs, agents and peer lawyers.’

‘Innovative and willing to think outside the box to find the right solution.’

‘Stephen Sampson is one if the most experience solicitors in sport. He has excellent judgement and gives 100% to his clients.’

‘Katie Smith is a brilliant associate in the team.’

‘Exceptional experience – Stephen Sampson. You can rely on Stephen doing a first class job (and you know he will leave no stone unturned in ensuring the instruction is given the attention it requires and is completed on time).’

‘Good at building relationships (and this means they are on the front foot in knowing what issues you are likely to be facing). Very good industry knowledge – one of the leading firms when assessing experience and breadth of matters they have worked on. Commercially pragmatic.’

‘Chris Yates is the perfect sports lawyer.’

‘James Cranston is one of the best senior associates I’ve ever come across – a total superstar.’

‘Chris Yates and James Cranston have sound litigation judgement.’

‘The team with whom we deal on sports issues are innovative, proactive and always able to find practical solutions to seemingly complex problems which serve to meet the interests of all parties concerned.’

‘Unusual for a major international firm to have such a strong and comprehensive commitment to its sports practice.’

‘James Cranston and Chris Yates are the two key individuals. Both fantastic lawyers.’

‘The partners we have interacted with are extraordinary intellectuals who are fully engaged and hands-on about all the assignments they undertake for us and the entire team is brilliant to work with in terms of their hard work, professionalism and responsiveness. We can always rely on their support.’

‘In the context of sports law, Farrer & Co is the firm that has been longest in the sector and it has built up a wealth of experience and knowledge enabling it to deliver practical and effective administration of matters on behalf of clients, in particular sports governing bodies.’

‘Julian Pike is one of the UK’s leading reputation management lawyers.’

‘Tom Rudkin is an excellent litigator and adviser, with a brilliant client manner, and a sense of what will be important in any dispute. He is calm, assured, and expert – always thinking ahead of the client’s strategic imperatives.

‘Julian Pike is truly excellent and charming with clients as well as being v bright.’

‘Farrer & Co have a long history of working in sports and therefore have a depth of knowledge in many different areas’

‘Julian Pike is excellent in all aspects of sport, particularly with issues around reputational management.’

‘A strong team led by the excellent Bob Mitchell. .’

‘Bob Mitchell is exceptionally knowledgeable, particularly in cricket.’

‘Sam Purkiss is always reliable and a safe pair of hands.’

‘A very strong team with a diverse nature led by a superb leader in Bob Mitchell who has a history of developing good lawyers who go on to senior roles across the sports industry.’

‘Specialist sports lawyers with an unrivaled reputation.’

‘Mark Hovell is an esteemed arbitrator.’

‘Carol Couse is particularly knowledgeable in football matters.’

‘Phil Hutchinson and Tiran Gunawardena are excellent  associates.’

‘Mills & Reeve’s sports team has provided invaluable support to our organisation across a range of issues. They have an in-depth knowledge of the sports sector and a reputation for quality within the industry.’

‘Julian Moore’ quality of work thas been exceptional, with several clients commenting on the quality of the agreements.’

‘Associate Phil Hutchinson has a great ability to be deliberate and clear in his advise relating to issues and enquires associated to the governance of elite level sport here in the UK.’

‘Mills & Reeve have huge knowledge, experience and expertise in elite sports law issues.’

‘Every person we’ve worked with has gone out of their way to get to know us, to understand our needs, and to propose the most suitable way forward. John Devine is great!’

‘The main strength of the practice to us is the fact that their culture appears to be people driven. They understand and cater for our individual needs both as an organisation and myself as a leader. They provide efficient, effective and clear guidance. Most importantly they understand sport.’

‘Over the years we have worked with Muckle LLP I have never had a poor customer experience with any of the individuals with whom I have worked with. They are personable, knowledgeable and professional. However most importantly they appear to care. Whether this is about me or my organisation I have never felt isolated or made to feel that my question was uneducated or that my problem was onerous. This culture comes from the management and senior staff and cascades throughout the organisation and its employees.’

‘Muckle have spent a huge amount of time getting to know and understand us and our business. That really helps when addressing the many complex challenges that we face together.’

‘Muckle have a really strong sector knowledge. Their advice represents exceptional value for money. Advice is always extremely well thought out, considered and tailored to client needs. This provides a lot of faith in the advice provided.’

‘Tony McPhillips is a seriously experienced lawyer and very reliable. You know that his advice will be very carefully considered and tailored to client needs. He clearly knows employment law inside out but can also apply it to the sports sector because of his knowledge of that sector. As a client, you know you are receiving advice you can absolutely trust.’

‘John Devine is extremely approachable and very flexible on billing. Key capabilities include the charity sector and particularly governance related matters in sport and football. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the firm for that.’

‘John Devine has been in and around the football industry for well over a decade and is known the length and breadth of the country for his great manner, his experience and his ability to deal with all manner of charities work, governance work and corporate work in the football sector.’

‘RPC have a truly exceptional profile in sports related disputes and matters, with particular experience in football.’

‘Josh Charalambous is one to watch.’

‘Joshua Charalambous is good to deal with, approachable lawyer with sound commercial and legal advice..’

‘RPC has unrivaled bench strength, vintage and a pedigree in this field.’

‘Jeremy Drew is class act. He fully understands the topics and issues.’

‘The team is extremely strong. They have an excellent understanding of litigation, good judgment and deep sector knowledge.’

‘ Josh Charalambous has deep sector knowledge and exceptional judgment.’

‘The sports team at Walker Morris are easily one of the best, most experienced and all rounded I have come across.’

‘David Hinchliffe has an unrivalled knowledge of, and connections with, the football industry. He has advised on many high profile take overs and often carts for premier league and championship clubs.’

‘Hugely experienced team that know the sports sector backwards.’

‘David Hinchliffe is a legend in the sports world.’

‘India Seaton is a brilliant associate.’

‘Excellent on sale and purchase of football clubs.’

‘Outstanding team with experience across the sports spectrum, including ticketing work.’

‘James Thorndyke is a stand-out partner.’

‘The team have specialist expertise in sport and are familiar with large sporting organisations and the various types of advice which relate to this sector.’

‘Excellent sports law team’

‘Graham Shear is one of the most experienced solicitors acting in sport, with an unparalleled knowledge of the commercial/financial side of football.’

‘Andrew Street and Sarah McAtominey are both exceptional’

‘Graham Shear – one of the best sports lawyers around.’

‘Graham Shear is top notch, committed and hugely experienced.’

‘Graham Shear and Andrew Street are the best lawyers I have worked with in any field.’

‘James Earl’s sport sector knowledge should be noted.’

‘The Fladgate team has been a great support in terms of advice and work that we needed from them.’

‘Joshua Bennett is an amazing person and incredible hard worker.’

‘Fladgate are easy to deal with, commercial and collaborative to get deals done. It is pretty rare to find a firm who takes that approach to transactions so it is always a very welcome experience to work with people like that.’

‘The team is very commercial and understands the dynamics and nature of the football industry.’

‘Peter McCormick has an outstanding understanding of the industry.’

‘Highly specialised and hugely experienced in sports law generally and football in particular. Very few firms in any sector can claim to be unique but Peter McCormick’s profile and reputation in football supports the claim for his firm. His ability to provide legal advice with a high level of strategic input makes his participation in our relationship of the utmost importance.’

‘Peter McCormick is ably supported on contentious matters by his litigation partner Phil Edmondson, who also specialises in sporting disputes. Both he and Peter are fully familiar with the detailed layers of regulation to which football clubs are subject, as well as the issues around enforcement of those regulations.’

‘The sport team’s vast experience mean they know exactly how to deal with all of my queries and ensure that I am part of and understand each aspect of each matter.’

‘Simon Leaf  is deeply knowledgeable, incredibly patient and is able to cuts through issues to produce excellent results.’

‘Tom Murray produces outstanding work and is knowledgable beyond his years.’

‘Simon Leaf and Tom Murray are excellent sports lawyers with an enthusiasm and knowledge fo the sector that serves their clients very well.’

‘Dynamic, intelligent team of great professionals. Fun to work with and with their finger on the sporting pulse.’

‘Peter Nunn is exceptional.’

‘Simon Leaf knows sport rule books like the back of his hand and is able to explain changes to rules and regulations.’

‘Tom Murray is one of the most prominent, and best, associates in sport.’

‘Richard Marshall has excellent legal knowledge and adopts a commercial and pragmatic approach to disputes. Oliver Cooke is also a knowledgeable lawyer, hard-working and adopts a commercial approach to disputes.’

‘Really strong with their offering in sport, particularly employment, commercial and related regulatory/disciplinary disputes.’

‘James Severn is great at arbitrations in sport.’

‘Nick Humphrey has a niche specialism in manager disputes’.

‘Richard Marshall is a  specialist at high-value contract disputes in sport.’

‘Andrew Haywood is pre-eminent about employment disputes in sport.’

‘Richard Marshall is extremely experienced and a very good person to work with.’

‘Steven Tregear has developed a reputation as one of the leading solicitors in boxing, as well as having great experience in football and other sport/entertainment disputes.’

‘Russells is one of the leading names in sports.’

‘Steven Tregear is one of the old guard and a stand-out sports lawyer.’

‘Richard Jeens is particularly knowledgeable in F1.’

‘Mark Zerdin is a principled lawyer with a remarkably creative mind, an impeccable attention to detail and tactical nous that has never proved wrong. He is a lawyer driven by his love for the game of football and his desire to ensure the fan’s place in that sport remains a central one.’

‘Andrew Jolly is very knowledgeable about the inner workings of top-level football clubs. Practical advice. Great communication.’

‘Excellently placed and well connected in the sports world. Incredible industry knowledge. You want them on your side.’

‘Ross Sylvester knows the sports betting world in and out. He’s fabulous.’

‘Exceptional depth of understanding within the sector. Wiggin’s experience of the legal issues within sport mean that there is nothing they haven’t seen before and can give relevant advice accordingly at very short notice.

‘No other firm has such a key understanding of the unique commercial and emotional pull of sports which creates unique, and often illogical, decision making from rights holders.’

‘Ross Sylvester’s advice is nuanced and couched within the specificity of the sports sector where circumstances are often unique.’

‘The team has great industry knowledge and is able to provide top quality legal and related commercial advice with respect to the subject matter.’

‘Sarah Drake has great industry knowledge and is able to provide top quality legal and related commercial advice with respect to the subject matter.’

‘Josh Kay was brilliant to work with.’

‘Karim Bouzidi has become the go-to solicitor for many football stars and sportsman, from regulatory cases to IP/reputation issues.’

‘Hamlins are one of the most impressive legal practices I have ever come across. They work very quickly and efficiently, but also handle their clients with sensitivity. They provide fantastic legal advice, impeccably researched and always on point.’

‘The individuals I have worked with, particularly Matthew Pryke, have been utterly brilliant. One of the key qualities is explaining what can be difficult or complicated legal concepts for a layman in terms that they can understand, and really reassuring clients on the legal pathway ahead. That personal touch, combined with the exceptional level of work, makes Matthew in particular an outstanding lawyer.’

‘A strong and established boutique firm in this sector, always involved in high profile cases.’

‘Hanna Basha is a highly experienced and knowledgeable partner in the field.;

‘Nick Grant is a star associate and one of the future leaders in the sector.’

‘Maya Mills is a strong and very hardworking associate with great experience.’

‘Hanna Basha is a leading expert in boxing disputes.’

‘The team that I worked with demonstrated constant professionalism and a very high level of organisational skills. They are very knowledgeable about how to conduct an independent inquiry, about the regulation and public law issues around sport and about data management and protection. They have excellent data sharing platforms and document management systems.’

‘As a team they are well co-ordinated and client focused. Their legal and administrative support is second to none and their ability to communicate clear and fair. They have each demonstrated incredibly good judgement and exceptional commitment.’

‘The firm has the huge advantage of having partners that have hands on experience of sitting on the boards of various sporting bodies and regulators. There is a level of insight that no other firm can touch.’

‘Kyle Phillips is the go to partner for any sports related issue, but particularly footballing disputes

‘Joel Leigh is a brilliant litigator who is unafraid to leverage the threat of litigation in a sports dispute. Always right on the law.’

‘The team are truly hands on – making sure the clients get a personalised and dedicated service.’

‘Joel Leigh is dedicated, hands on partner who knows more about sports law (in particular, sports-related insolvency) work than any solicitor I know.’

‘Well organised firm on par with its main competitors.’

‘Gerard Cukier is very experienced,  with good judgment and clients like and trust him.’

‘The practice includes the excellent Jamie Horner.’

‘Jamie Horner is an outstanding practitioner in the sports sector, with enviable experience in many fields, including motor racing.’

‘Gerard Cukier is a highly experienced sports lawyer with additional entertainment law experience.’

‘The firm don’t brag about work in the sector – they just get it done and keep it confidential.’

‘Good on disciplinary and regulatory matters.’

‘Matt Bosworth is superb in understanding client’s product offering, market place and strategic objectives.’

‘A leader in protecting intellectual property rights for live sports events.’

‘Matt Bosworth really provides a first class service to his clients. His knowledge and experience in intellectual property rights for live sporting events has been key in the brand protection of our business.’

‘Excellent understanding of the sports industry combined with excellent legal skills’

‘Ben Sigler is a good communicator, creative, with strong business acumen’

‘Ben Sigler had excellent knowledge and experience’

‘They have a great deal of experience in dealing with financial related sports club issues’

‘Nick Axup is a very good new partner.’