Back to rankings
England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
3

Sport

Linklaters LLP logo

Linklaters LLP

More information
Linklaters LLP‘s sports practice has emerged as one of the firm’s fastest-growing sectors, boasting a client base that includes significant stakeholders in a range of sports. The firm remains the go-to legal adviser to the English Premier League, acting across some highly complex regulatory matters. Elsewhere, the team has developed a strong track record in motorsport, recently advising on the entry of Audi and General Motors/Cadillac into Formula 1. Tom Cassels is the global co-head of the sport sector, and his litigation background positions him to act as a skilled adviser to the firm’s high-profile clients. Associate Shamin Choudhury leads alongside Cassels and focuses his practice on strategic M&A transactions and structured finance arrangements. Partners Reza Taylor and David Martin contribute to the firm’s sports offering.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Has an excellent sports team, particularly strong in football, one of the main lawyers to the Premier League.’

  • ‘Tom Cassels is a truly great disputes lawyer, particularly for anti-trust.’

  • 'Extremely experienced team in the Sports sector, especially around regulatory and competition matters. They have worked on nearly all of the most high-profile regulatory enforcement cases in football so have exceptional experience. They have incredible depth of high-quality resources that can come onto any engagement to deliver to the required timelines. Very hard-working team that will work at any hour or day to deliver high quality service to their client.'

  • 'Ben Carroll - very smart and very knowledgeable partner. Exceptional at being able to absorb information, ask the necessary pointed questions and being able to strategise cases. Georgina King - very engaged in the wider sector especially in women's football. Extremely knowledgeable in the Sports sector and delivers exceptional client service. Benja Arnott - very knowledgeable in the sports sector having worked on many of the high-profile regulatory cases.'

Key clients

  • The Football Association Premier League Limited
  • Audi AG
  • Internationales Bankhaus Bodensee AG
  • General Motors
  • Norfolk FB Holdings

Work highlights

Advised Audi on its entry into Formula 1, including in relation to its investment into the Sauber Formula 1 team.
Advising the Premier League on issues relating to a number of strategic, disciplinary, regulatory and policy matters.
Advised Norfolk Holdings on its follow-on investment to acquire a majority ownership interest in Norwich City FC.

Practice head

Tom Cassels; Shamin Choudhury

Other key lawyers

Reza Taylor; David Martin