The Legal 500 > United Kingdom - Solicitors > South East > Sport

‘Mike Townley has a unique background, having worked for years as General Counsel of the International Paralympic Committee‘.

‘Mike Townley is a great lawyer, a very nice person, extremely committed to client matters. A wonderful combination of knowledge and passion‘.

‘In the 14 years that I have known Mike Townley, apart from his obvious and deep experience, he understands the strengths and weaknesses of a given case, from both sides, and therefore knows how to position the strategy to maximise the effectiveness of the case. He is not afraid of giving an honest appraisal, which is invaluable in avoiding lost causes and so keeping costs to a minimum. Whilst giving the process the opportunity to be resolved before further escalation is necessary, so providing an exit if required, if needs be Mike is very capable of resolutely pursuing the case to its conclusion. I cannot recommend him highly enough‘.

‘A great team who really know the ins and outs of horseracing and bloodstock. Practical advisers and realistic. Quick and personable‘.

‘Very quick and approachable; no airs and graces and very practical‘.

‘Deep knowledge of the industry sector – bloodstock and equestrian. Committed individuals who are able to empathise with clients. A large firm with the depth of resources to deal with almost any piece of work across the spectrum of disciplines‘.

‘Andrew Chalk is the acknowledged industry expert. He has a calm and understated personal style but is able to articulate his advice in an easily understood and, when required, robust fashion‘.

‘Work is performed to a high standard and in good time. It is relevant to the sector with a significant amount of knowledge of the business shown, which makes the quality of advice and service outstanding‘.

‘The partners and associates are always accessible and we receive answers to questions literally 24 hours a day, 7 days a week‘.

‘The integrity, work ethic and subject knowledge of the company is second to none‘.

‘Verisona Law offer an extensive knowledge of the sports legal field that proved so essential in dealing with the complexities of a football club administration process‘.

‘We predominantly deal with Mike Dyer, Robert Harris and Sue Ball. All three are willing to engage with us at very short notice and throughout our association with the company have always found them to be professional, courteous and expedient in everything the they do‘.

‘The stand out partner is Mike Dyer, assisted by Grant Usher. Several factors differentiate Mike from others. He is genuinely hands on and unlike some of the very large firms does actually undertake a lot of the work himself‘.

‘Verisona Law – and in particular Mike Dyer- have consistently demonstrated outstanding expertise in the professional sports world. Their core skills are in M&A where they have helped clients navigate their way through a market sector which is very complex and often highly emotive‘.

‘Mike Dyer is very personable and this combined with his experience and knowledge combine to provide excellent advice and an outstanding service‘.

‘I have received excellent advice and counsel from Mike Dyer‘.

‘Manner, professionalism, integrity and sheer willingness to help are Mike Dyer’s huge strengths‘.

‘Mike Dyer displayed an amazing level of understanding and professionalism at all times. His understanding of the legal aspects of football governance was essential‘.