Loosemores Solicitors > Cardiff, Wales > Firm Profile
Loosemores Solicitors Offices

ALLIANCE HOUSE
18/19 HIGH STREET
CARDIFF
CF10 1PT
Wales
- Go to...
- Rankings
- Firm Profile
- Main Contacts
- Lawyer Profiles
Loosemores Solicitors > The Legal 500 Rankings
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media and entertainment Tier 1
Cardiff boutique Loosemores Solicitors has established an excellent reputation among sports and creative industry clients, as a result of its 'ferociously hardworking' ethos and the 'incredible breadth and depth of knowledge' it has across the firmament of media and entertainment issues. Formerly head of legal at S4C, Sara Griffiths has 'great technical skill and knowledge' on matters impacting clients in the broadcasting, film and tv sectors, and as well as her direct fee-earning work, she is also a great champion of the local creative community (as is demonstrated by her involvement and pro-bono advice to members of the leading membership organisation for women working in media). Recognised as a 'shrewd tactician' and a 'class act', senior partner Mark Loosemore also regularly handles media and entertainment matters for his vast array of sporting clients, including negotiating and drafting sponsorship and media and data rights agreements.
Practice head(s):
Mark Loosemore
Other key lawyers:
Sara Griffiths; Siôn Tudur
Testimonials
‘A small team, but ferociously hard-working. Particularly experienced in sports law.’
‘The team has an incredible breadth and depth of knowledge on media matters.’
‘Loosemoores offers media people a very good and clear service, no matter what level of expertise one is at.’
‘Sara Griffiths is a respected lawyer in the broadcasting, film and television sector. She is a very thorough lawyer with great technical skill and knowledge.’
‘Sion Tudor will go the extra mile in delivering what you need in plain English.’
‘Mark Loosemore understands the various challenges facing the sport and leisure industry in Wales and his specialist experience in sport and media work is highly valued across the sector.’
Key clients
Football Association of Wales
Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru (TAC)
Coracle Productions
Just Druid Gorazde Limited and group companies
Tarian Cyf
Stills Creative
GlobalWelsh
James Uzzell
Horse & Country TV (H&C TV)
Tiny Rebel Games Limited
Chwarel
Mr Anderson
Edge 21 Studio Limited
Sport Wales
Live Like Louise Limited
Studio Collective
Work highlights
- Advised Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru Cyf, which represents the Welsh independent TV production sector, on corporate legal matters across a range of issues specific to the broadcast industry and production sector.
- Advised the Football Association of Wales on a range of media rights and production agreements, including with UEFA for men’s home international friendly matches.
- Advised Horse & Country TV (H&C TV) on its acquisition of US equestrian streaming provider, EQ Sports Net (EQSN) together with various other matters.
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport Tier 1
Displaying a 'genuine commitment, passion for, and interest in Wales, the culture and sport', Loosemores Solicitors has developed an impressively strong client base in the sector, including among many national sporting bodies/organisations. Much of the success for the firm's prominence in the space is down to the skills and leadership of senior partner Mark Loosemore, whose 'specialist experience in sport and media work is highly valued across the sector'. Although he is involved at the sharp end of much of the key commercial work handled by the firm, Loosemore is perhaps best-known for his continued representation of the Football of Association of Wales across a range of matters including drafting and negotiating sponsorship and licensing contracts and media rights agreements. Other key practitioners include associate Rebecca McCarthy, who leverages her 'in-depth knowledge of charity law' to good effect, including on governance issues; 'very committed and hardworking' litigator Karl Thomas, who is regularly involved in significant sports disciplinary cases and regulatory disputes; and Siôn Tudur, who will 'go the extra mile for clients' engaged in corporate and commercial work in the sector.
Practice head(s):
Mark Loosemore
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The firm shows a genuine commitment, passion for, and interest in Wales, the culture and sport.’
‘Mark Loosemore’s specialist experience in sport and media work is highly valued across the sector.’
‘Karl Thomas is very committed and hardworking.’
‘Siôn Tudur goes the extra mile for clients.’
Key clients
Football Association of Wales
The FAW Trust
Sport Wales
Welsh Sports Association
Zest Sports Group
Christians In Sport
Welsh Athletics
Sports Injury Fix
H&C TV
Tennis Wales
Canoe Wales
Engage Holdings
The Stars Group
FourFive Group Ltd
Ioan Lloyd
Dan Biggar Ltd
Rugby Warfare Ltd
Live Like Louise Limited
Welsh Rugby Players Association
Work highlights
- Advised the Football Association of Wales (FAW) on its victory in the High Court case brought against it by The New Saints FC in relation to the FAW’s decisions to award the Cymru Premier League title and a place in the UEFA Champions League to Connah’s Quay FC.
- Advised H&C TV (Horse & Country TV) on its acquisition of US equestrian streaming provider, EQ Sports Net (EQSN).
- Advised the Welsh Rugby Players Association on pay deferral and pay cut arrangements with the Welsh Rugby Union and the Regions for all 200+ men’s professional rugby union players playing in Wales due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Private client > Charities and not-for-profit Tier 2
Benefiting from 'in-depth experience and knowledge' of the commercial and governance requirements of a myriad charities/not-for-profit organisations, the 'proactive and responsive' team at Loosemores Solicitors has an excellent reputation in the Welsh market, particularly among sporting organisations. Although it is also able to draw upon the wider resources of employment and corporate lawyers at the firm, should the need arise, clients are particularly appreciative of 'standout' team head Rebecca McCarthy, who is one of the few charity law specialists in Wales, and is therefore very well-equipped to advise on incorporation and governance issues specific to charities.
Practice head(s):
Rebecca McCarthy
Other key lawyers:
Mark Loosemore
Testimonials
‘The firm has in-depth knowledge of charity law and provides practical advice.’
‘The quality of the service provided by Loosemores from the first enquiry to the completion of the work is outstanding. Enquiries are dealt with speedily and with a high level of understanding and appreciation of the issues being addressed. Communication is easy and straightforward.’
‘Excellence in understanding of the issues faced by a small charity and how to address them. Excellence in familiarity with the workings of the regulatory bodies.’
‘Everyone is approachable at whatever level and in any capacity. You feel like they genuinely care about what it is you do and want advice on. As a public body we have particular purchasing/tendering constraints and Loosemores is agile and flexible in the approach they need to take with us. ’
‘In-depth experience and knowledge without losing the personal touch of a tight-knit team.’
‘The individuals are proactive and concerned to provide us with all professional support as required. ’
‘Rebecca McCarthy is the stand out person who guided me through the laborious minefield of becoming a charity.’
Key clients
Football Association of Wales
The FAW Trust
FAW Welsh Ground Improvements Limited
London Early Years Foundation
Mackintosh Evangelical Church
Echoes International
Sports Council for Wales
Stewards Company Limited
Canoe Wales
GlobalWelsh
Glenwood Church
Welsh Sports Association
Krishna Cymru
Platfform for Change (formerly Gofal)
The JW Laing Trust
The Audrey Tyler Trust
Welsh Rugby Players Association
Work highlights
- Advised on the successful incorporation of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, including preparation of the governing document and drafting the objects, liaising with the Charity Commission on the registration and corporate governance and continuing to advise on a related asset transfer, including property and employment advice.
- Advised a fast-growing community interest company (which is building a network of Welsh people around the world) on various contracts including terms and conditions of membership for individuals and business partnerships.
- Advised the FAW Trust on commercial agreements including the provision of training courses and online interactive services, terms of website use, privacy policy, acceptable use policy and cookie policy.
Loosemores Solicitors > Firm Profile
Loosemores is a boutique law firm, based in Cardiff and with a second office in central London. We have a strong heritage built up over more than 50 successful years. This is allied with a fresh, modern outlook and a commercial approach.
Loosemores was founded in 1966 by John Loosemore (current senior partner Mark Loosemore’s father). The firm was successful and grew significantly during its first 25 years, opening a number of branch offices around South Wales and becoming one of the top ten firms in Wales by turnover. In the early 21st century, the firm developed its specialisms in personal injury, charities and sport and these became a core part of the business.
Mark Loosemore acquired the practice and joined as senior partner in 2016. Under new ownership and senior management, the firm re-focused as a boutique practice with a new strategic plan.
The firm provides a range of legal advisory services to both corporate and individual clients. Our services for corporate clients include advising on corporate, commercial, property, litigation and employment matters. There is a particular emphasis on growth of the firm’s business in specific industry sectors, notably sport, media and entertainment, charities and technology.
Loosemores comprises a relatively small team of carefully selected, senior lawyers, who are experienced experts in their chosen fields and passionate about their client work. These leading individuals are ably assisted by a growing team of junior lawyers and support services colleagues.
Our approach is to work closely with our corporate clients, aiming to add real value, as their trusted advisors. We do so by thoroughly understanding their needs and then delivering high quality specialist advice in a bespoke and personalised manner, with a focus on high levels of client service.
The firm offers corporate clients a range of legal advisory services including: corporate transactions, corporate governance, commercial disputes, employment, intellectual property, commercial property, insolvency and recovery, credit control, partnerships and business start-ups.
Services for individuals include residential property conveyancing, wills, probate, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, Court of Protection and employment.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
---|---|---|---|
Commercial | Mark Loosemore | LoosemoreM@Loosemores.co.uk | |
Corporate | Siôn Tudur | TudurS@Loosemores.co.uk | |
Property | James Pearn | PearnJ@Loosemores.co.uk | |
Employment & Dispute Resolution | Karl Thomas | ThomasK@Loosemores.co.uk | |
Probate, Wills & Trusts | Maria Cosslett | CosslettM@Loosemores.co.uk |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
---|---|---|---|
![]() | Maria Cosslett | Partner and Head of Department | View Profile |
![]() | Sara Griffiths | Senior Consultant Solicitor | View Profile |
![]() | Mark Loosemore | Senior Partner and Head of Department | View Profile |
![]() | Rebecca McCarthy | Solicitor | View Profile |
![]() | James Pearn | Partner and Head of Department | View Profile |
![]() | Karl Thomas | Partner and Head of Department | View Profile |
![]() | Siôn Tudur | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of UK partners : 5 Number of other UK fee-earners : 8Languages
English Welsh- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media and entertainment
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Private client > Charities and not-for-profit