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Sport - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

11KBW is a multidisciplinary set that wins acclaim for its barristers' level of experience in sports law matters. They are praised for their "specialist knowledge and expertise" and for their "top-drawer" commercial awareness. They are frequently called upon to advise and represent individual athletes, sports clubs and governing bodies in matters spanning across football, rugby, cricket, motor racing and boxing. Members are regularly engaged in sports-related litigation. Members were recently instructed in Mendy v Manchester City FC, representing the club in a case alleging withheld wages.

Mark Dann is senior clerk.

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Strengths

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  • They are the most responsive and personable clerking team I deal with, and nothing is too much trouble. The service they provide is seamless.

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  • The clerking is fabulous. Lee Cutler is one of the team leaders and he is first-class; he is always available and always trying to assist.

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  • They have a very strong clerking team who deal very efficiently and straightforwardly on practicalities, availability and financial matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Smith
    Andrew Smith

    Andrew Smith

    Andrew Smith is a dedicated junior who continues to attract attention from the market for the instructions he secures in sports-related employment law. He is active on a range of sports matters and often acts for athletes in disciplinary cases. He has been involved in a number of Rule K arbitrations and doping investigations.

    • The service Andrew provided, in always being on call through a difficult time for the client, was exceptional.

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  • Ruth Kennedy
    Ruth Kennedy

    Ruth Kennedy

    Ruth Kennedy's expertise covers a range of matters but she is considerably adept at handling disputes in the football space. She has notable experience representing clients in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

    • Ruth is a phenomenally user-friendly barrister. She is diligent and has an acute eye and memory for detail. She thinks very clearly and logically.

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    • Ruth produces top written advocacy at a frighteningly fast pace and is able to pick up key points from a frighteningly large amount of material.

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  • Daniel Stilitz KC
    Daniel Stilitz KC

    Daniel Stilitz KC

    Daniel Stilitz KC is a seasoned practitioner who is well reputed for acting on a range of sports-related matters, including discrimination proceedings and wrongful dismissal cases.

    • Daniel is a brilliantly accessible barrister. He's fast and responsive but distils his thoughts into the key points, succinctly delivered.

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  • Sean Jones
    Sean Jones

    Sean Jones

    Sean Jones KC is a highly rated practitioner who is regularly instructed in football matters with employment law aspects, such as constructive dismissal and discrimination cases.

    • Sean is brilliant. He is incredibly approachable and extremely clever, but also good at putting clients at ease and explaining complex matters in a simple-to-understand way.

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    • Sean was very commercial.

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