Walker Morris LLP‘s sports practice is well recognised for its ability to advise Premier League and EFL football clubs across both specialist sports regulatory and arbitration matters. Charlotte Smith acts as practice chair, bringing considerable experience in the football sector, particularly in manager and staff appointments and terminations, litigation and sports regulatory mandates. Luke Jackson is a key contact for a number of high-profile football clubs.
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Key clients
- Crystal Palace FC
- AFC Bournemouth
- Black Knight FC
- Burnley FC
- Leeds United FC
- Sheffield United FC
- Wrexham AFC
- NXT Sports Agency
- Rotherham United
- Ronald Gourlay
- Lucozade Ribena Suntory
- Blackpool FC
- JustGo.com
- Barbarian FC
- Sport:80
Work highlights
Acting for a Top 6 Premier League club on all head coach, coaching staff and C-Suite appointments and exits, disputes and club-to-club release agreements.
Acting as trusted adviser to Sheffield United FC on all of its corporate, commercial, financial, regulatory and property law issues.
Advising Gandler Sports Group on the purchase of Leyton Orient FC.
Practice head
Charlotte Smith
Other key lawyers
Luke Jackson