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Pinsent Masons LLP advises on a wide range of sports matters, both contentious and non-contentious, with clients including Premier League football clubs, World Athletics and the Jockey Club. Julian Diaz-Rainey leads the team and is a specialist in football litigation and arbitration. Samantha Livesey handles strategic contracts for major governing bodies, and Alexander Richardson advises on governance issues, disputes and contracts. Andrew Mitchell has a broad practice, including providing rules and regulatory advice to governing bodies, and Gabrielle Armstrong acts on sensitive issues for Premier League clubs.
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‘Superb, unrivalled knowledge base, industry experts. International firm with immense resource, connections and network. Strong reputation.’
'Andrew Mitchell provides pragmatic, sensible and reliable legal advice with a phenomenal attention to the specifics and is always across the technical intricacies of a matter. He is strategically dynamite and has a calm and empathetic approach to his work.’
Key clients
- Everton Football Club
- City Football Group/Manchester City Football Club
Work highlights
Acted for Everton Football club in its successful appeal against the imposition of a 10-point deduction in proceedings brought by the Premier League for a breach of its Profit and Sustainability Rules in Financial Year 2022.