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Centrefield LLP is a leading boutique sport and media firm with standout football expertise and clients across a range of sports including rugby, cricket, golf, and eSports. The practice is co-led by Edward Canty, Matthew Bennett, David Bentham, and Stuart Baird. Bennett focuses on football regulatory, governance, disciplinary, immigration, and athlete representation matters, while Baird specialises in regulatory, dispute, and disciplinary matters, with a niche in immigration and player/manager appointments. Canty advises on key governance issues in football, and Bentham handles commercial matters including sponsorship, licensing, broadcasting and venue agreements, football finance work, and privacy issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very proactive, great commercial and football knowledge, massively responsive even when they are stretched.’
‘Matthew Bennett and Andrew Gartside are superstars. We feel very looked after. They've come on a journey with us and are very much part of the team.’
Key clients
- Manchester United Football Club
- Manchester City Football Club
Work highlights
Representing Leicester City Football Club on regulatory matters relating to its alleged non-compliance with the applicable financial regulations.