Brabners LLP
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Brabners LLP has a broad sports practice spanning governance, commercial, regulatory, and employment matters. Lydia Edgar leads the team with expertise in employment-related issues, particularly in relation to high-profile appointments and exits. Paul Lunt is experienced in sports-related disputes, often with a media element, while Jason Smith advises international federations and national governing bodies, focusing on the exploitation of commercial rights including sponsorship, merchandising, and broadcasting. Colin Bell handles a wide range of commercial and contractual matters for clubs, agents, governing bodies, and individuals. Andrew McGregor specialises in football-related contracts, transfers, and regulatory compliance, and the ‘brilliant’ Catherine Forshaw focuses on regulatory and integrity issues, including anti-doping, safeguarding, and athlete welfare matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Amongst the market leaders for this kind of work. Excellent knowledge and contacts in the industry.’
'Lydia Edgar is very pleasant to deal with on a personal level and always takes the time to correspond and interact in a way which goes above and beyond and puts you at ease. She also displays both a warmth and strong knowledge base in the sports law arena.'
Key clients
- Rezzil
- Skateboard GB
Work highlights
Advised several sports tech and esports businesses as well as Chester Racecourse Company and Basketball England in respect of their technology developments and innovation projects.