Loosemores Solicitors > Cardiff, Wales > Firm Profile

Loosemores Solicitors
ALLIANCE HOUSE
18/19 HIGH STREET
CARDIFF
CF10 1PT
Wales

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media and entertainment Tier 1

The ‘very approachable, practical and knowledgeable’ team at boutique Cardiff-based firm Loosemores Solicitors includes a number of ‘practitioners at the top of their game, applying real world experience’ to clients across the spectrum of core media and entertainment contractual matters, including advice on sponsorship arrangements, film and television production and distribution agreements. Drawing upon ‘a wealth of knowledge about the media sector in Wales’ – from her time in-house at S4C as well as in private practice – Sara Griffiths has developed an excellent insight into the different requirements of the stakeholders involved in the industry. The ‘highly networked and commercialMark Loosemore also regularly handles media-related matters for his impressive roster of sports clients.

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Testimonials

They are very professional, timely and empathetic.’

Always very approachable, practical and knowledgeable.’

Perhaps the best media and entertainment team in the region, with practitioners at the top of their game, applying real world experience.’

Mark Loosemore leads from the front, and is highly networked and commercial.’

‘Sara Griffiths has a wealth of knowledge about the media sector in Wales.’

I have mainly worked with Sara Griffiths and have always found her to be professional, clear, extremely fair and committed.’ 

Key clients

Football Association of Wales

Welsh Sports Association

Studio Collective

Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru

Chwarel

Tarian Cyf

Cynhyrchiadau Twt

Coracle Productions Ltd

Pat Younge

Daring to Dream

Horse & Country TV

Welsh Athletics

Global Welsh

Matter of Form/Diffusion Web

Live Like Louise (Trtle)

Work highlights

  • Advised Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru (TAC) on reviewing and updating the bank of standard industry agreements which TAC makes available to its members.
  • Advised production company Chwarel on a range of matters relating to the Bafta winning Channel 4/S4C series ‘Great House Giveaway/ Ty am Ddim’ which is in its third series.
  • Advised the Football Association of Wales on various media and entertainment matters, including content commissioning, broadcast rights, and event staging agreements.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport Tier 1

Cardiff-based boutique Loosemores Solicitors  has a 'strong understanding of the sports sector and the relevant governance and law underpinning it' ensuring that it is well-positioned to advise stakeholders from across a tremendous breadth of activities, including football, rugby, squash, tennis and atheletics. Although the firm does handle some work for individual sports professionals it has become best-known for its representation of sports associations, including National Governing Bodies, which are appreciative of the firm's 'awareness of the challenges of working between commercial and public sector bodies'. Team head Mark Loosemore  displays 'unparalleled knowledge, commitment and support to the sports sector' and is able to tap into a vast knowledgebase as a result of many years' experience negotiating major commercial agreements for clients including Football Association of Wales. Other recommended practitioners include Karl Thomas , who is 'exceptional at applying HR law to the sporting landscape' and 'diligent, professional and responsive' associate Rebecca McCarthy , who excels at advising on matters sitting at the intersection of charities and sports law.

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Testimonials

‘They have a strong understanding of the sports sector and the relevant governance and law underpinning it.’  

Well connected with a deep understanding of the sports sector in Wales.’

‘Intimate experience of the sport sector – awareness of the challenges of working between commercial and public sector bodies.’ 

Mark Loosemore has been particularly supportive across our various commercial opportunities. It is helpful to be given both a legal and commercial perspective when reviewing our contracts and new engagements and he has provided this balanced view every time we have needed it.’

Mark Loosemore’s knowledge, commitment and support to the sports sector is unparalleled. Mark upholds strong values of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism when advising clients.’

Karl Thomas is also exceptional at applying HR law to the sporting landscape, particularly professional sport.’

Rebecca McCarthy is diligent, professional and responsive.’

Key clients

Welsh Sports Association

Football Association of Wales

FAW Trust

Sport Wales

Tennis Wales

Welsh Athletics

Weightlifting Wales

Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA)

Wales Women’s Rugby Players

Elfyn Evans

Dan Biggar

Live Like Louise (now trading as Trtle)

George Kruis & Dominic Day (FourFive Group)

Table Tennis Wales

Canoe Wales

RugbyWarfare

H&C TV

Engage Hospitality

Squash Wales

Christians in Sport

Get Scheduled

Work highlights

  • Advised long standing client the Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA) on a long-term extension and variation of its agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union covering both (a) the Wales men’s senior national squad; and (b) the WRPA’s player support activities.
  • Advised new client Elfyn Evans on his new driving contract with Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT for the FIA World Rally Championships 2022.
  • Advised long-standing client the Football Association of Wales on long-term renewals of its major sponsorship contracts with both adidas (as official kit partner) and JD Sports (as official retail partner and title sponsor of both the Cymru Leagues and the Welsh Cup).

Private client > Charities and not-for-profit Tier 2

Under the leadership of core charities expert Rebecca McCarthy and also frequently drawing from the expertise of a small cadre of corporate, employment, property and disputes lawyers, the 'very professional, empathetic and responsive' team at Loosemores Solicitors is well-positioned to advise its loyal and growing roster of charity/not-for-profit clients throughout the spectrum of their needs. Leveraging the firm's overarching sports industry expertise, the team regularly advises not-for-profit organisations in the sector, including many Welsh sporting National Governing Bodies, which are appreciative of the firm's 'practical and common sense advice'.

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Testimonials

Loosemores are very professional, empathetic and responsive.’

Actively listening to client needs and being both proactive and thoughtful in the advice given.’

‘We found the firm to be particularly consultative in its approach. They took time to fully understand our business and suggest options and ways of achieving our goals while being sensitive to the costs.’

Their professional standards are exceptional along with their flexibility. We really value their genuine interest in helping us reach our goals and willingness to join us on the journey.’

They provide practical and common sense advice‘.

Rebecca McCarthy is great – always very responsive.’

Rebecca McCarthy is wonderful and was instrumental in helping us get charity status in record time. She is super responsive and always on hand to help us think through issues big and small.’

Key clients

Welsh Sports Association

Football Association of Wales

FAW Trust

Sport Wales

Tennis Wales

Welsh Athletics

Weightlifting Wales

Echoes International

Global Welsh

CEASE UK

A.T Trust

War Paws

Krishna Cymru

Bronwen’s Wish

The Brewery Sports and Social Club

Squash Wales

Romodels

Daring to Dream

Canoe Wales

Table Tennis Wales

Platfform for Change

Mackintosh Evangelical Church

Welsh Rugby Players Association

Llamau

Work highlights

  • Advised CEASE UK on amendments to charitable objects following a review by trustees. Advising on feedback from Charity Commission.
  • Advised Krishna Cymru on transfer from ISKCON UK to Krishna Cymru including property, employment and intellectual property matters.
  • Advised Romodels on registration and incorporation of a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation including advice on the constitution, corporate governance issues and registration at the Charity Commission.

Wales > Corporate and commercial Tier 4

Under the leadership of the 'very knowledgeable' Siôn Tudur , boutique Cardiff-based firm Loosemores Solicitors has successfully grown its corporate transactional offering in recent years, particularly on behalf of SMEs and owner-managed businesses, which are appreciative of its 'big firm experience with a personal touch'. Mark Loosemore is 'steeped in commercial nous' and heads up the commercial offering which is particularly strong in the sports sector.

Practice head(s):

Siôn Tudur  (Corporate); Mark Loosemore  (Commercial)

Testimonials

They are very approachable, always available to help and give good advice and support on all area.’

‘Very practical approach in helping me sell my business, big firm experience with a personal touch.’

Not only do they provide an exceptional service, they provide creative solutions working professionally and promptly.’

Sion Tudor is superb and very knowledgeable.’

Mark Loosemore in particular is a powerhouse, steeped in commercial nous.’

Key clients

Football Association of Wales

Woodville Consultants

Giles Phelps

Project Blu

Concentric Health

Datalyse

Seraph Estates

Bob Dickens & others

Horse & Country TV

St Bees School or Full Circle

Mark Roberts

GlobalWelsh

Bux & Bewl Communications

Eriez Magnetics Europe

Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Engage Hospitality

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Munters

BELFOR UK

Matter of Form / Diffusion Web

David Pearn (Pearn’s Pharmacies)

Welsh Rugby Players Association

Live Like Louise (Trtle)

Welsh Sports Association

Elfyn Evans

Simon Bell

Sport Wales

FourFive Group

Work highlights

  • Advised on a £200m funding package for Spectrum Internet to fund the rollout of super-fastbroadband throughout South Wales.
  • Advised Project Blu on a landmark investment from leading US manufacturer and distributor Central Garden & Pet Company.
  • Advised Welsh health technology start-up, Concentric Health, on a £500,000 investment from a syndicate of 24 business angels.

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.

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Commercial Mark LoosemoreLoosemoreM@Loosemores.co.uk
Corporate Siôn TudurTudurS@Loosemores.co.uk
Property James PearnPearnJ@Loosemores.co.uk
Employment & Dispute Resolution Karl ThomasThomasK@Loosemores.co.uk
Probate, Wills & Trusts Maria CosslettCosslettM@Loosemores.co.uk
PhotoNamePositionProfile
Maria Cosslett photo Maria CosslettPartner and Head of Department
Sara Griffiths photo Sara GriffithsSenior Consultant Solicitor
Mark Loosemore photo Mark LoosemoreSenior Partner and Head of Department
Rebecca McCarthy photo Rebecca McCarthySolicitor
James Pearn photo James PearnPartner and Head of Department
Karl Thomas photo Karl ThomasPartner and Head of Department
Siôn Tudur photo Siôn TudurPartner
Number of UK partners : 5
Number of other UK fee-earners : 8
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