Mike Townley leads the sports practice at Moore Law which advises a range of sporting organizations such as the National Sporting Club, as well as management companies and their clients including Insignia Sport International. A seasoned and renowned lawyer, Townley acts as retained general counsel to the British Triathlon Federation and in a recent highlight advised Ice Hockey UK on the establishment of a new independent governing body for Scotland. Managing partner Tris Moore regularly works alongside Townley, particularly on the commercial side and where sports intersect with media.

A ‘go-to‘ firm for all issues arising in the sport of horse-racing, RWK Goodman represents organizations, companies, as well as owners, jockeys, and trainers. Renowned practitioner Andrew Chalk leads the team and is retained by The Professional Jockeys Association to advise its board on all issues. Richard Brooks focuses on dispute resolution and regulatory matters and in a recent highlight represented equestrian Lisa Ford before the Court of Appeal. Additionally, Charlotte Ebbutt is highly active in the team and comes recommended particularly for her expertise in racing and bloodstock contracts.

Deeply embedded in the football, golf, motorsport, and horse racing sectors, the team at Stevens & Bolton LLP advises on a variety of issues but has particularly noteworthy expertise in branding, IP, and corporate matters as well as complementary fields such as broadcasting and retail brands. Charles Maurice heads the practice and leverages his expertise from other sectors to service clients on emerging markets such as immersive gaming. His colleague Tom Lingard  represents clients in contentious matters before all levels of the UK courts. Associate Tom Collins advises on issues concerning IP as well as commercial and reputation management.