Russells Solicitors offers a range of services to individuals and organisations operating within the sport sector. The team regularly handles commercial matters for sport stakeholders, such as their advisory role to Sauber F1 regarding its sponsorship matters in the UK. Henry Priestley has a litigation background and focuses his practice on IP, reputation management and breach of contract. Steven Tregear  heads the sporting department and represents individuals in contractual disputes. Tregear has also developed a practice drafting and negotiating boxer/promoter agreements. Sam Willmott became a partner in the team in May 2024.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘One of the top sports law firms in London, with excellent clients, particularly in boxing.’

  • ‘Stephen Tregear is one of the leading partners in sport, with an excellent client list, who delivers great results.’

  • ‘Russell's has a strong sports practice that doesn't always get the recognition it deserves, perhaps overshadowed by their other practice areas such as music where they are more obviously preeminent. Great people with strong client connections and experience of the specialists litigation challenged which sport presents.’

  • ‘Steven Tregear (partner) leads the sports practice. He gives every case his personal attention, whether its going to be a big earner or not. He's trusted by his clients, supportive, thoughtful and knows how to litigate efficiently. Really a fantastic all-rounder. I'm always delighted to see instructions come down from Steven.’

Key clients

  • Sauber F1
  • Chantelle Cameron
  • TaP Sports & Entertainment Limited
  • Modest! Golf Ltd.

Practice head

Steven Tregear

Other key lawyers

Henry Priestley; Sam Willmott