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Sport - UK-wide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Pinsent Masons advises governing bodies, associations and clubs, domestically and internationally, on both contentious and non-contentious mandates. The team demonstrates expertise in sport finance and investment, and stands out for its work in football and horse racing. Active on matters involving infrastructure for major sporting events and sports clubs including stadium development.

Work Highlights

  • Pinsent Masons acted for Everton Football Club in its sale to the Friedkin Group.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Trevor Watkins
2
Band 2
Trevor Watkins is a longstanding expert in sports law and regularly acts on behalf of major governing bodies and clubs. He has considerable experience assisting with commercial collaborations, sponsorship arrangements and corporate acquisitions.

Trevor has a superb black book of contacts in the football world and he's also strong in other sports.

Julian Diaz-Rainey
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Julian Diaz-Rainey
4
Band 4
Julian Diaz-Rainey focuses on handling commercial and regulatory disputes arising in the world of sport. He has particular expertise in football matters, having acted on behalf of high-profile clubs and governing bodies on a regular basis.

Julian is an extremely impressive sports litigator. He has a high standing in, and deep knowledge of, the sector.

Julian is very well regarded.

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Trevor Watkins
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Band 2
Julian Diaz-Rainey
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Julian Diaz-Rainey
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Band 4