Walker Morris LLP continues to restructure its sport practice following a series of departures throughout 2024, with Charlotte Smith heading up a new-look team. Smith has vast experience in employment law, and acts for a variety of Premier League and Football League clubs on their employment matters, including Leeds United, Burnley and Bournemouth. Carly Thorpe focuses her practice on construction disputes and has leveraged her expertise to support some of the firm’s clients on stadium, pitch and floodlighting issues. Sally Mewies and Philip Scott, senior partners from the wider firm, contribute to the sport offering.
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Key clients
- AFC Bournemouth
- Black Knight FC
- Burnley FC
- Leeds United FC
- Sheffield United FC
- Wrexham AFC
- Rotherham United
- Lucozade Ribena Suntory
- Blackpool FC
- Barbarian FC
Work highlights
Drafting and negotiating all construction documents for Leeds United's Elland Road redevelopment.
Acting for Premier League club AFC Bournemouth on head coach Andoni Iraola's new contract of employment.
Advising on sport immigration matters such as Wrexham AFC's sponsor licence and the appointment of their new President.
Practice head
Charlotte Smith
Other key lawyers
Carly Thorpe; Sally Mewies; Phillip Scott