Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters
United Kingdom
07 October 2025
Stephenson Harwood remains involved in the sports industry, leveraging their firm-wide corporate, commercial and real estate expertise to provide a multi-disciplinary offering to a range of clients. Capabilities include advising on infrastructure redevelopment, reflected by Feroze Abbas‘ counsel of the Borough of Hounslow regarding the Brentford FC stadium, and providing tax advice to high-profile sports clubs and individuals. Ben Sigler heads the firm’s Sport Group and sits as a partner in the commercial litigation team. Julian Cahn is an insolvency specialist who has advised both corporations and individuals operating within the sector. Don Brown has a growing sports receivables finance practice, and Michael Rutili remains active in the space.
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Key clients
- London Borough of Hounslow (Brentford FC)
- Trenitalia c2c Limited (c2c) (Southend Utd FC)
Work highlights
Advising the London Borough of Hounslow on the redevelopment of one of London's largest mixed-use developments, including 20,000-seater stadium for Brentford FC, over 900 homes and a hotel.
Advised c2c on its sponsorship agreement with Southend United Football Club, including shirt sponsorship, pitch advertising board sponsorship, and other opportunities at Roots Hall stadium.
Practice head
Ben Sigler
Other key lawyers
Julian Cahn; Don Brown; Michael Rutili