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39 Essex Chambers

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39 Essex Chambers

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Sport - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

39 Essex Chambers is an experienced set featuring barristers who are adept at handling a broad range of sports law matters. It frequently acts for sport governing bodies, clubs, sportspersons and insurers, among other domestic and international clients. It is praised as a "very strong chambers for sports law", and its members are praised for having "strength in depth, skill and knowledge". The barristers have experience across an array of issues, frequently being instructed on personal injury and regulatory matters, as well as in high-stakes litigation. Members recently represented World Rugby in a Rugby Union concussion class action.

Peter Campbell is the director of clerking.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are all very responsive and very professional.

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  • The clerks provide an excellent service.

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  • They are always free to help and friendly.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jonathan Bellamy
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    Jonathan Bellamy

    Jonathan Bellamy is favoured by governing bodies and others for difficult regulatory, contractual and disciplinary matters in sports such as football and horse racing. He has additional in-depth experience in arbitrations.

    • Jonathan was diligent, clear and concise in communication.

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  • Nina Goolamali
    Nina Goolamali

    Nina Goolamali

    Nina Goolamali KC is known for her high-profile work in claims relating to sports injury and death, ranging from poorly executed tackles in football to fatal motorsport crashes. She regularly assists on personal injury and negligence matters.

    • Nina is top of the class in sports personal injury issues.

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  • Katherine Apps
    Katherine Apps

    Katherine Apps

    Katherine Apps KC regularly employs her highly regarded safeguarding and employment practices to high-profile sports matters within horse racing, football, tennis and cricket. She also is adept at dealing with regulatory and contractual disputes.

    • She is remarkably bright, forensic and hard-working.

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