Fielding ‘excellent barristers’, 4 New Square Chambers has vast experience in football and horse racing disputes, regularly appearing in courts, specialist tribunals, and arbitrations. The set regularly acts for sports governing bodies and Premier League football clubs, showcased by Graeme McPherson KC chairing disciplinary hearings in respect of charges against various Premier League and EFL football clubs over misconduct. Richard Liddell KC has in-depth expertise in anti-doping cases such as representing the International Tennis Integrity Agency in a case resulting in a four-year ban of former world number one Simona Halep, whilst Kendrah Potts is acting for Crystal Palace in its defence of a misconduct charge against the Premier League arising due to financial misconduct. Additionally, Pippa Manby represents Cardiff City in an appeal against the EFL’s imposition of a transfer ban, and Theo Barclay is acting for Matchroom Sport in a claim against Boxxer over an alleged contractual breach.
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- 'Dennis Peck has been a valuable help and is responsive, professional and personable.'
- 'Very user friendly and responsive. Worked closely with James Barrass who has been very helpful.'
- 'Very responsive and effective clerking. They know their product very well and are commercial and flexible on pricing. Alex Dolby and Christopher Ebdon are our main contacts and are great to deal with.'
- '4NS has good strength in depth for sports work, particularly at the senior end. The chambers are also good at finding keen and available barristers for urgent work when needed.'
- 'A brilliant set. We have instructed them on both sports and general commercial disputes. There is a great breadth of experience across the set.'
- '4NS are one of the leading sports set with some real heavy hitters.'
- '4NS has good strength in depth for sports work, particularly at the senior end. The chambers are also good at finding keen and available barristers for urgent work when needed.'
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Rising stars
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