Football

Expert advice from a team embedded in the industry

Our lawyers are deeply embedded in the industry, leveraging an extensive network of contacts and a profound understanding of the latest legal and non-legal issues. We are a critical resource for our clients, providing insights on both the macro and micro challenges in football.

24/7 trusted advisors

Our football practice is proud to have worked with its clients through multiple seasons and has been by the side of its club clients throughout all of the inevitable ups and downs that come with being the steward of a professional football club.

Our football lawyers understand the sector as they have operated for decades within it; they know that above all else the football industry never stands still. An issue requiring strategic advice may crop up at any time, and in any time zone – we’re there to provide the guidance that’s needed, whenever it’s needed.

What advice do we provide to football clubs?

Our multi-disciplinary team includes the following service offerings to its large roster of English Premier League (EPL) and English Football League (EFL) clients:

• Litigation, disputes and arbitration
• Mergers & Acquisitions buy and sell side
• Disciplinary matters and selection disputes
• Regulations and governance
• Sports finance and banking instruments
• Enforcement and rule challenges
• High profile Profit & Sustainability (P&S/FFP) challenges and advice
• Commercial including media and sponsorship agreements (club, athlete and brand side)
• Employment matters including manager, coach and player contracts
• Brand and reputation management