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Provided by Chris Walsh
Chris is a partner specialising in a broad spectrum of contentious and commercial matters, primarily in the sport sector, both nationally and internationally. He joined Onside Law in 2007, having qualified and spent several years with leading City firm, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
Chris’ long-term clients include the England and Wales Cricket Board and a number of other national and international governing bodies, rights-holders, clubs, sports agencies, broadcasters, sponsors, investors and prominent individuals operating across all the major sports.
In addition to his commercial practice, Chris is Onside Law’s Head of Dispute Resolution, in which capacity he advises a wide range of sport sector and other clients in relation to a variety of domestic and international disputes, as well as on disciplinary and other regulatory matters. Chris regularly represents clients in proceedings before the English courts, in domestic and international arbitrations (including before the Court of Arbitration for Sport and Sport Resolutions UK) and mediations, and before other quasi-judicial bodies and tribunals.
Provided by Chambers
Chris Walsh is a respected sports lawyer who frequently acts on behalf of major broadcasters and sports governing bodies. He is particularly adept at assisting with acquisitions and corporate restructurings, in addition to possessing a strong contentious practice.
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Chris is excellent to work with - responsive, thorough and very insightful.
He understands the business, what we're trying to achieve, what is less important and what the risks are, and is able to step back and look at the bigger picture and advise accordingly.
He's brilliant - very efficient and always good on detail while staying concise. His advice is presented in a way that can be easily understood by our business.
Chris is excellent to work with - responsive, thorough and very insightful.
He understands the business, what we're trying to achieve, what is less important and what the risks are, and is able to step back and look at the bigger picture and advise accordingly.
He's brilliant - very efficient and always good on detail while staying concise. His advice is presented in a way that can be easily understood by our business.