At Hill Dickinson LLP, the team routinely handles commercial and regulatory issues, as well as contentious work, often for clients in the football area. Practice co-head Paddy Dwyer advises clubs, athletes, sponsors and brands on a wide range of commercial matters, while practice co-head Matt Noon is a key contact for transactional and sponsorship issues. Patrick Reade is a name to note.
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Key clients

  • Montirex Ltd.
  • Swim Sports Company Ltd
  • Golf Masters Ltd
  • Off The Deck UK Limited
  • Onside Youth Zones
  • SWRC Boxing Ltd
  • Ball, Nicholas,
  • The Friedkin Group
  • Rick Shiels Media
  • Lancashire County Cricket Club Limited
  • ACC Liverpool
  • Everton Football Club

Work highlights

Acted as counsel on a naming rights agreement relating to the sponsorship of the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Acting for a professional football club in relation to the real estate aspects of the development of their stadium.
Acting for a client in relation to commercial, sponsorship and endorsement matters, as well as providing advice on commercial issues.
Practice head

Paddy Dwyer; Matt Noon

Other key lawyers

Patrick Reade