Northridge Law LLP

Corporate and Commercial

Paul specialises in commercial and regulatory advice to clients in the sports and media sectors. Paul’s experience includes acting for athletes, brands and rights holders on sponsorship, licensing and merchandising programmes. He also regularly advises on governance issues and financial regulation in the sport and on player contracts, football transfers and image rights structures. In addition, Paul has particular experience in establishing new sports tournaments and competitions and advising on event hosting.

Recent work highlights include advising on: Betway’s global sponsorship programme a variety of endorsement and commercial deals for Dele Alli, Neymar Jr., Cesc Fabregas and Thierry Henry; a range of sports marketing and merchandising matters for Puma; and various football transfers and contract negotiations.

2020 – Present: Partner, Northridge Law LLP

2017 – 2020: Managing Associate, Northridge Law LLP

2011 – 2017: Associate, Charles Russell Speechlys

2009 – 2011: Trainee, Charles Russell Speechlys

English

BASL/ De Montfort Law School Diploma in Sports Law and Practice (2014)

University of Nottingham, LLB (2007)