Foot Anstey‘s sports law team handles the full gamut of sports law matters, spanning trademark protection, health and safety, licensing, and the planning and construction of sports stadiums. The team is distinguished for its longstanding football safety practice, advising Championship and Premier League clubs on policing, stadium management, and licensing issues. Practice head Nathan Peacey specialises in health and safety matters within the sports sector, notably football, as well as corporate governance and regulatory investigations. Annalisa Checchi departed the firm in October 2024.
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Key clients
- Major Events International (Organisation)
- The Jockey Club
- Ashton Gate Ltd
- Bristol Sport
- Exeter Racecourse
- Bath Racecourse
- Belgravia Events
- Eastland Arena Limited and Oak View Group
- Goodwood Estates
- The Wave
Work highlights
Advising Eastland Arena Limited, part of Oak View Group, on the data privacy aspects of the establishment of the Co-op Live arena in Manchester in partnership with City Football Group.
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Practice head
Nathan Peacey