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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Daniel Geey; Chris Paget; Jonny Madill; Nii Anteson