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Morgan Sports Law Offices

Morgan Sports Law
3 MORE LONDON
RIVERSIDE
SE1 2RE
England
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Morgan Sports Law > The Legal 500 Rankings

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport Tier 2

Noted for its ‘unique experience in anti-doping matters’, sports arbitration and litigation specialists Morgan Sports Law are sought out by athletes across a range of sports for assistance filing appeals for doping allegations. Team head Mike Morgan assists a wide spectrum of athletes - including boxers, tennis players, cricketers and footballers - on anti-doping matters. Morgan also supports William Sternheimer, based in Switzerland, on major contractual disputes and CAS proceedings involving elite footballers and clubs. Head of the science unit Richard Martin is a key member of the team, while recent promotion to partner level Donna Bartley is also a name to note for contractual disputes matters, particularly concerning player contracts in the football industry.

Practice head(s):

Mike Morgan; Richard Martin; William Sternheimer

Other key lawyers:

Donna Bartley

Testimonials

‘Extremely knowledgeable. Very strong position on the market. Team composed of specialists only.’

‘They have unique experience in anti-doping matters. Complete team with interchangeable individuals.’

‘MSL have an unrivalled reputation in anti-doping matters, but are also have impressive lawyers who we have worked with in respect of FA Rule K arbitrations.’

‘Mike Morgan is the market-leading lawyer in anti-doping.’

‘Donna Bartley is an impressive contentious lawyer.’

‘Morgan Sports Law gels well together and with their clients, with fantastic communication and expert subject matter knowledge. Above this, they made me feel comfortable and positive about the case I was going through and made me at ease, I felt I could rely on them.’

‘Their expertise in e-sports, a relatively new field, is impressive, so as someone who works solely in this space I can recommend them.’

‘I worked closely with Donna Bartley, who I can’t speak more highly of. They were pleasant to deal with, know the subject matter well, gave me exceptional advice and, for me, most importantly, took the time to speak with me about my issues at length. Highly recommended.’

Key clients

Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs Professionnels

Mr Conor Benn

Union Bordeaux Bègles

EF Education

EasyPost cycling team

Professional Footballers’ Association

Doncaster Knights Rugby Football Club

Women’s Rugby Association

Kenyan Women’s National Football Team

Ms Dayana Yastremska

Mr Laurie Evans

Mr Peter Charles

Ms Nada Abbas

Nam Dinh Football Club

Work highlights

  • Securing the exoneration of Conor Benn against doping charges brought by the World Boxing Council.
  • Securing damages and an apology from The Telegraph on behalf of Dayana Yastremska.
  • Acted for Doncaster Knights Rugby Football Club in responding to an RFU consultation on changing the relevant parts of the Minimum Standards Criteria for stadia capacity in the Gallagher Premiership.