Chambers Review

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Sport - UK-wide

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Band 6

What the Team is Known For

Walker Morris is a well-regarded Leeds outfit with a sports group that specialises in football-related matters. It acts for an array of football clubs on both contentious and non-contentious matters, with noted capacity in sponsorship arrangements and commercial disputes. It possesses considerable experience in football club sales and purchases, and brand protection and exploitation. The team is frequently active on sports regulatory matters including disciplinary hearings.

Notable practitioners

Charlotte Smith is a key contact.

Work Highlights

  • Walker Morris acted for AFC Bournemouth in drafting and negotiating the new contract for head coach Andoni Iraola, having previously handled his initial appointment.

Strengths

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