Sport
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 6
Contact number
(020) 3060 6000Chambers Review
RPC offers its sporting clientele, composed of world-famous clubs in men's and women's games, associations and corporate sponsors, a one-stop-shop service. The team is just as adept advising on regulatory, governance and commercial issues as it is on IP rights and talent matters.
Work Highlights
- RPC advised all participating clubs in the newly formed Premiership Women’s Rugby (known as PWR) on the creation and transfer of ownership, management and operation of the competition previously run by the RFU.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I could not speak more highly of the team at RPC. They have an incredibly strong commercial understanding of the sports industry."
"The team at RPC diligently worked through an extremely complex regulatory environment, showing understanding of the context, implications and long-term risks."
"RPC's Sports Ticker is my go-to sports commercial awareness update."
"RPC's lawyers are quite multifaceted in terms of their individual experience and knowledge, giving them the ability to advise on cross-cutting issues."
"I could not speak more highly of the team at RPC. They have an incredibly strong commercial understanding of the sports industry."
"The team at RPC diligently worked through an extremely complex regulatory environment, showing understanding of the context, implications and long-term risks."
"RPC's Sports Ticker is my go-to sports commercial awareness update."
"RPC's lawyers are quite multifaceted in terms of their individual experience and knowledge, giving them the ability to advise on cross-cutting issues."
Notable Practitioners
Jeremy Drew works largely on the branding, sponsorship and licensing end of the sports industry, although he is also knowledgeable on regulatory issues. He has additional expertise in e-sports.
"Jeremy Drew is well versed in his field, respected and sought after."
"We always enjoy working with Jeremy as he is a high-level professional."
"Jeremy is a technical expert with a unique and multifaceted practice. He has a keen sense of what really matters to his clients and a real ability to connect with people. A clear leader in his field."
Joshua Charalambous is a partner in RPC's sports group. He advises clients on a range of matters including disputes and transactions.
"I could not speak more highly of Josh. He’s a pleasure to work with and an extension of our own team."
"Josh is an absolute pleasure to work with, and his careful and patient management of stakeholders was invaluable."
"Josh is a great lawyer. He knows what is important to the client. He has extremely good judgement and very deep sector knowledge, and I really valued that."
"Josh has a unique breadth and depth of industry experience. This, combined with his innate pragmatism, means he is quick to earn trust and confidence and is a joy to work with."