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Sport - UK-wide

6
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.

Work Highlights

  • Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner advised Rights and Media Funding in relation to the acquisition of a majority stake in Everton by 777 Partners, the leading Miami-based investment fund. 

Strengths

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I don’t know any lawyers that know the market better than BCLP. The level of service I receive is second to none. They are the most responsive team I have ever worked with. 

Sport respondent
UK

BCLP got a cracking result to the dispute. They are efficient and on top of things.

Sport respondent
UK

Their capabilities are extraordinary across all disciplines, specifically on those matters that have a complexity and include international matters.

Sport respondent
UK

I am being supported by extremely able partners with wide experience in sports regulatory issues. They are supremely commercially aware and bring a wealth of experience to bear in all matters.

Sport respondent
UK

BCLP are incredible sports law and financing experts, handling market-leading, complex and high-value matters for us. They provide nothing but the best in terms of service.

Sport respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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3
Graham Shear
3
Band 3
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 delivers outstanding advice and support.

Graham is incredibly well connected in the sports world, I like the way he operates, be it US investor work or on the contentious side.

Graham has a complete view of the negotiation process and has the experience and the awareness to solve all problems.

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Andrew Street
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Andrew Street
U
Up and Coming
Andrew Street has a growing sports disputes practice. He advises individual clients as well as sporting bodies on investigations.
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Graham Shear
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Band 3
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Andrew Street
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Andrew Street
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