Clarke Willmott LLP

The ‘very strong’ sports team at Clarke Willmott LLP acts for an impressive roster of leading organisations, clubs, managers, and athletes, handling a broad spectrum of high-profile sports-related matters. Core areas include contractual issues and terminations, sports sponsorships, sport employment, insolvency and regulatory advice. Regarded as ’one of the best in the market for sports-related employment disputes’, Tim Copplestone advises Premier League footballers and managers, as well as Premiership rugby players, on the full scope of sport employment law issues. Robert Ridd is a key contact for corporate governance and football finance matters, handling corporate transactions across professional football, cricket and rugby. Regulatory expert Tim Williamson joined the team from Foot Anstey in October 2024.