Alan Wetterhahn > Fladgate LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Fladgate LLP
16 GREAT QUEEN STREET
LONDON
WC2B 5DG
England
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Work Department

Commercial.

Position

I am a contract specialist with specific expertise in sports, esports, gaming, tech, ecommerce and data protection.

I have been with Fladgate since 2008. I joined as a young lawyer, bright-eyed and with all of my hair. I have since become a partner at the firm. I still have bright eyes.

My legal career began in South Africa and I have been lucky to work in areas of the law where I have a real interest. In the words of Gary Neville, I would have snapped your hand off if, as a student, you would have offered me the chance to work on Cricket World Cups, F1 sponsorship deals and high profile football transfers.

The work I do is certainly interesting and I enjoy working closely with clients to understand their business and become a part of their team so that we can work successfully together to make the most of opportunities that arise and to overcome challenges and challengers.

Career

Edward Nathan & Friedland, South Africa, qualified in England 2005; made partner Fladgate 2013.

Education

King David High School; University of the Witwatersrand (Bachelor of Commerce 1995, LLB 1997).

Lawyer Rankings

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport

Standing out for its broad coverage of commercial and regulatory matters, alongside dispute resolution and sports finance issues, Fladgate LLP is well regarded by its client base of sports organisations and governing bodies. The ‘extremely valuable’ head of practice James Earl has in-depth expertise in IP and broadcasting rights affairs, Alex Haffner primarily focuses on the competition and regulatory aspects of sports, while Mark Buckley is knowledgeable on commercial litigation and arbitration. Alan Wetterhahn and Liam David are also notable contacts.