UK
Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)
Christopher Yates has experience advising clients across a broad array of disputes, including those related to contested joint ventures and SPAs. He is particularly noted for his work for clients in the sports sector.
Strengths
"Chris is a studious and focused practitioner."
"He's charm personified."
"He is a subject matter expert which gives clients confidence in his answers."
Sport - UK-wide
Christopher Yates is a sports lawyer with a strong contentious practice that covers the full gamut of commercial and regulatory disputes in the sector. He regularly advises sports clubs and event organisers in relation to sponsorship, broadcasting and branding disputes.
Strengths
"Chris is an exemplary partner to our organisation and adds real value to our team."
"Christopher Yates is excellent - he is very easy to work with, has great tactical sense and is great with clients."
"A very impressive operator. He is tactically astute and has a very sharp legal mind."