Mr Ashley Cukier > Chambers of Gavin Mansfield KC > London, England > Barrister Profile
Littleton Chambers Offices
Littleton Chambers
3 KING'S BENCH WALK NORTH, TEMPLE
LONDON
EC4Y 7HR
England
Mr Ashley Cukier

Position
Barrister specialising in commercial litigation, civil fraud and sports law. Current sports law Junior of the Year (2023). Substantial sports law practice, predominantly focused on financial disputes, and informed by his commercial litigation, arbitration and civil fraud expertise. Particularly sought after for football matters – both domestic and international – involving clubs, agents, players and managers. Recent high profile and high-value matters (as sole counsel) include two separate victories before the FIFA Football Tribunal (Hiddink v Football Association of the Maldives; Koopman v Football Association of the Maldives), successfully representing the Respondent before the FA Appeal Board in an appeal by Southend United FC against a 10-point deduction; and a multi-million-pound football agency arbitration (Rule K), containing Portuguese and English elements, which generated a highly favourable settlement shortly before trial. Also highly experienced in sports regulatory issues. Lead junior counsel on the Independent Investigation into Yorkshire County Cricket Club, commissioned in the wake of the Azeem Rafiq scandal. Frequently appointed to act in disciplinary hearings (Tennis, Football, Sailing), selection challenges and doping hearings across a variety of sports. Sport Resolutions arbitrator and mediator. FA and EFL arbitrator. Premier League panellist.
For comprehensive CV, visit https://littletonchambers.com/people/ashley-cukier/
Career
Called to the Bar 2013, Lincoln’s Inn. Lord Mansfield Scholar. Lord Bowen Scholar. Hardwick Scholar. Cambridge University: BA Modern Languages (French & Italian) – Starred First (First in Year). Sciences Po, Paris: Diploma in International Relations and Economics. University of Pennsylvania Law School – LLM (Distinction).
Languages
French, Spanish, Italian, Hebrew (conversational).
Memberships
COMBAR; Chancery Bar Association.
Education
Cambridge University (BA); University of Pennsylvania (LL.M); Sciences-Po, Paris.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Sport
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Ashley Cukier – Littleton Chambers ‘Ashley is measured and persuasive. He reads the panel well and he pitches it perfectly. In terms of football, he knows the regs inside out.‘
Hailed as being ‘top drawer for sport and employment’, Littleton Chambers demonstrates genuine insight into commercial, investigatory, and regulatory matters within the sporting field, frequently acting for high-profile football managers and athletes. Paul Gilroy KC is an employment law specialist, acting for cricketer Darren Gough in a dispute with Yorkshire CCC, as well as representing Neil Warnock in the termination of his contract with Aberdeen. Ashley Cukier acts for Yorkshire CCC in its investigation of allegations of racist discrimination and harassment brought by Azeem Rafiq, while Mohinderpal Sethi KC has been appointed by British Gymnastics to lead independent investigations into allegations of abuse and safeguarding breaches by former Olympians. David Reade KC has expertise in defamation and breach of confidence claims, primarily in the football arena.
London Bar > Commercial litigation
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 5Ashley Cukier – Littleton Chambers ‘Ashley is hard-working and thorough and the quality of his drafting is very high. He is good at engaging with clients. As an advocate, he is well prepared and able to cope well under pressure.’
London Bar > Fraud: civil
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4Ashley Cukier – Littleton Chambers ‘A junior with a meticulous eye.’