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Onside Law LLP continues to operate as a leading boutique in the sports legal market with a track record advising high-profile individuals, governing bodies and commercial players across the global sports industry. The firm’s expertise spans both contentious and non-contentious matters, with standout capabilities in complex commercial deals, regulatory frameworks, and image rights management. It continues to play a leading role in some of sport’s most significant transactions. The practice is also a trusted adviser to elite athletes and their families, such as Jude Bellingham, Jack Grealish, and Jannik Sinner, providing commercial, contractual and reputational guidance. In the growing sport-tech and influencer-led market, the firm has acted on innovative projects such as the Baller League’s €25m investment round involving social media figures and private equity investors. Jamie Singer is a key member of the commercial offering, regularly advising major domestic and international football clubs on strategic partnerships. Simon Thorp heads up the corporate practice, whilst Oliver Hunt has a strong track record in talent representation. Chris Walsh has long-acted as the principal external legal advisor to the England and Wales Cricket Board, and has been active in handling the sale of multiple Hundred teams to private investors. Adam Leadercramer is well-renowned for his capability in the digital media and sponsorships space.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team essentially operates as an extension to the in-house legal team and have a really good grasp of legal issues affecting the sports industry. They are responsive, commercially-minded and provide legal advice in a manner which can be easily digested by the business.’

  • ‘Adam Leadercramer is brilliant to work with - he is a very good technical lawyer who provides clear and pragmatic legal advice in an intelligible format. He is a real team player and always manages to strike the right balance between obtaining robust legal protections for the business and remaining commercially-minded. James Tobias is also a very good technical lawyer - he is incredibly responsive and efficient and negotiates contracts with a strong grasp and understanding of the key commercial and legal issues at play.’

Key clients

  • AC Milan
  • Formula E

Work highlights

Advising the ECB extensively on one of the biggest investment deals in world sport - the sale of the 8 Hundred team companies to private investors at a total valuation of £975 million.