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BCLP

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Sport - UK-wide

Band 6

What the Team is Known For
BCLP is experienced in acting on behalf of lenders as well as sport governing bodies and clubs on finance transactions. Strong commercial offering complemented by expertise in contentious matters, particularly reputation management issues in the football industry. Also advises on contract structures for high-profile player acquisitions and transfer agreements. Noted for its capacity to advise on matters involving foreign sports leagues, particularly in Spain, Italy and South America. Additional strength advising on stadium construction and development work.
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Work Highlights

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  • BCLP advised Sportradar AG on the acquisition of sports betting assets from XLMedia, a sports betting and media network based in North America.

Strengths

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  • On really high-profile, difficult matters and under lot of pressure, the team provided worthwhile strategic advice. I always feel like I'm putting my best foot forward when working with them.

    Sport respondentUK

  • What truly sets them apart is their ability to combine legal precision with real-world insight, providing clear, strategic advice under pressure.

    Sport respondentUK

  • The team are incredibly responsive. I know that I can pick up the phone to them 24/7 if needed and I will always get someone to help.

    Sport respondentUK

  • They know the sports market, are very experienced and have a track record of success. A firm with incredible knowledge and experience in sports matters.

    Sport respondentUK

  • The team clearly set out the scenarios and everything is explained carefully and in detail, ensuring that everything is understood and the strategy is determined accordingly.

    Sport respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Graham Shear
    Graham Shear

    Graham Shear

    Graham Shear handles a wide range of disputes arising in the sports sector, including regulatory and employment matters. He also has experience advising on sports finance and M&A transactions.

    • Graham is a world-class litigator and a phenomenal sports lawyer.

      Sport respondentUK

    • Graham is just excellent in sports law and very active commercially speaking.

      Sport respondentUK

    • I was very happy with his support.

      Sport respondentUK

    • A titan of the sports law world. He's been there and done it.

      Sport respondentUK

    • Graham has good experience in commercial litigation in football, but also regulatory and FFP rules. If I had to recommend someone as a top sports lawyer and an individual expert, then it would be him.

      Sport respondentUK
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  • Andrew Street
    Andrew Street

    Andrew Street

    Andrew Street has a growing sports disputes practice. He advises individual clients as well as sporting bodies on investigations.

    • Always ready to help, competent and knowledgeable.

      Sport respondentUK

    • Simply superlative. A go-to for sports law issues.

      Sport respondentUK

    • Very hard-working, big on sport, smart and very enthusiastic about sports work. His position is a tribute to how hard-working and dedicated he is.

      Sport respondentUK

    • Andy Street is a top-class lawyer. Practical and concise.

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