Sheridans is regularly instructed across both contentious and transactional matters for a client base that spans governing bodies, private investors, clubs, global athletes, agencies and rights holders. The team advises numerous high-profile individuals, including Premier League footballers Declan Rice and Phil Foden, WSL stars such as Alessia Russo, and other elite athletes across Formula 1, boxing and horse racing. Daniel Geey has developed a robust practice representing talent in their sporting and commercial matters and counsels all the aforementioned players on a breadth of matters. The outfit also maintains an active role in club-side advisory work, with recent mandates involving Swansea City and Harlequins. The firm continues to be a prominent name in traditional and emerging sports, particularly women’s football, esports, and sports technology, demonstrated by their involvement in Sidemen projects, The Baller League and the Sidemen Charity Match. Andrew Nixon leads the sport practice, and Chris Paget represents parties on all sides of sporting transactions. Jonny Madill and Nii Anteson are important members of the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Nii Anteson - for a junior partner - he is very experienced and has excellent judgment beyond his years. An asset to the firm and any client. Daniel Geey - an enviable client list - a top name in the sports law industry.’
- ‘The team is characterised by a solid commercial understanding and a practical approach to legal advice. They are responsive, easy to work with, and good at distilling complex matters into clear guidance - which we find particularly helpful in an international setting.'
- ‘We’ve worked closely with Chris Paget for more than seven years, and his deep understanding of our business is a significant advantage. It means we can move quickly without having to explain our structure, priorities, or ways of working repeatedly - something that saves time and adds real value.'
- ‘Just a fantastic team. So down to earth, friendly and excellent at delivery and service. Very much the most user-friendly firm in the sports law market. It is innovative and cutting-edge, real champions of women's football and data legal issues.’
- ‘Daniel Geey - Mr "Football Law". Andrew Nixon - Will get on top of everything for the client. Nii Anteson - a junior partner star of the future. Jonny Madill - absolutely gets it. Chris Paget - former professional cricketer, who aces delivery to clients.’
- ‘Genuine specialists in sports law. Great client relationships and know their way around the rules, procedures, developments, dispute resolution mechanisms etc. which can give them a real competitive edge.’
Key clients
- Declan Rice
- Trent Alexander Arnold
- Phil Foden
- Reece James
- Sam Kerr
- Jeremy Doku
- Off Pitch Management o.b.o. Millie Bright
- Squad Sports o.b.o. Ian Wright, Miles Lewis Skelly and Lotte Wubben Moy
- Mary Earps
- Katie McCabe
- Yuki Tsunoda
- Rachael Blackmore
Work highlights
Represent no fewer than 16 of the biggest international footballers in both men’s and women’s football globally (including 12 senior England internationals).
Advised longstanding client, Sportradar AG, on its multi-year exclusive data rights agreement with Tennis Data Innovations (TDI) for the acquisition of ATP tennis data rights for the media and betting industries and the associated launch of ATP Service+.
Advised Chelsea F.C. Women and Australia forward Sam Kerr (OAM) on the strategic and reputational aspects of her defence of the criminal charge of causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress to a police officer.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Andrew Nixon
Practice head
Andrew Nixon
Other key lawyers
Daniel Geey; Chris Paget; Jonny Madill; Nii Anteson