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Littleton Chambers

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Sport - London (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The barristers at Littleton Chambers have a strong pedigree when it comes to sports law disputes. Sources praise their "excellent technical expertise, along with practical experience across a variety of unique matters". They act for sporting organisations and individuals on commercial, employment and sport-specific regulatory issues. Members are "really experts in their field and very passionate about the subject area", and entrusted with complex cases such as those involving anti-doping charges, wrongful dismissals, defamation, breaches of contract and others. The set has broad experience across many sports, such as football, rugby, athletics, cycling, gymnastic and boxing. Members regularly appear in the UK courts as well as before the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. Members of the set have been involved in Rugby Football League v Herman Ese’ese, which concerns a disciplinary charge arising from an alleged incident of racial abuse.

Jason Drakeford is the senior clerk.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are always prompt and able to assist.

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  • They are proactive, responsive and very good at managing your expectations.

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  • They are always happy to help and find the right person for the right job. They are never overpriced and can always say to the client that they are getting excellent value for money.

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  • Their service is great. I would always use them as a go-to purely as I find them to be super responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lydia Banerjee
    Lydia Banerjee

    Lydia Banerjee

    Lydia Banerjee enjoys a strong reputation for her expertise in gymnastics, athletics and football. She regularly assists with sport-related investigation and dismissal issues. She has experience in the discrimination, employment and sports law-related human rights spaces.

    • Lydia has excellent knowledge of the area and is a really strong presenter of a case.

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    • She is super responsive and very practical, and gets to the point of the issue very quickly.

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    • Lydia is incredibly knowledgeable and technically brilliant. She approaches the matter focused on the client's objectives and desired commercial outcomes rather than the strict legal position.

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  • Paul Gilroy
    Paul Gilroy

    Paul Gilroy

    Paul Gilroy KC is an impressive barrister who specialises in employment-related disputes, with highly praised expertise in cases involving football managers. He has also been involved in cases within rugby, swimming and boxing.

    • Paul is able to make clients feel at ease while being unbelievably technically capable. He's also incredibly available.

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    • Paul is very approachable, pragmatic and knowledgeable and he is a delight to work with.

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  • David Reade
    David Reade

    David Reade

    David Reade KC has a well-respected sports law practice and frequently works on cases regarding football and cycling. He regularly handles discrimination and defamation claims, as well as contractual disputes.

    • David Reade is hugely knowledgeable and well respected, has a wonderful manner and is very strategic.

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  • Grahame Anderson
    Grahame Anderson

    Grahame Anderson

    Grahame Anderson garners praise for his expertise in handling a plethora of matters in regard to football and rugby. His experience includes handling both contractual and regulatory sports matters, including discrimination and funding related disputes.

    • Grahame's technical skill and attention to detail are absolutely forensic. He's tough with the other side but great with solicitors and clients.

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    • He is very approachable, good on his feet and sharp. He picks it up quickly and works quickly.

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  • Sam Neaman
    Sam Neaman

    Sam Neaman

    Sam Neaman maintains a strong focus on boxing, football and motor racing matters. He has extensive experience acting on behalf of individual athletes and managers.

    • Sam Neaman is always a go-to practitioner for us. His ability to handle complex matters and get to the bottom of any key issues quickly is essential to us and our clients.

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    • Sam gets to the heart of a problem quickly, effectively and with real thought for what the client wants to achieve.

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