Fladgate LLP

Fladgate LLP advises on a wide spectrum of sports, regularly supporting governing bodies, teams, sponsors, and athletes across various contentious and non-contentious matters. The team has been particularly active in commercial matters, demonstrating strong capabilities in advising, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts on behalf of significant organisations and individuals, such as Jermain Defoe. Additionally, Taj Rehal contributes to the offering with employment expertise, demonstrated by his representation of the ECB in their appointment of Brendan McCullum as white-ball coach of the England men’s team. Specialist litigator John Evans is capable of handling complex sporting disputes, alongside Mark Buckley. James Earl is the key contact in the practice and is experienced in handling a range of financing matters. Alex Haffner and Alan Wetterhahn are important members of the practice.