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Sport - UK-wide

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Band 6

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields has a strong pedigree in the sports sector, having acted on a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters spanning across decades. The lawyers' expertise covers large-scale M&A transactions, governance and regulatory advice, in addition to disputes.

Notable practitioners

Rhodri Thomas is a key contact.

Work Highlights

  • Freshfields acted for Manchester City Football Club in its claim against the Premier League, regarding the lawfulness of the Premier League's Associated Party Transactions rules.

Strengths

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