Sport
France
3 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Neil Robertson
France 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by BIGNON LEBRAY
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Sports Law
Career
Neil joined Bignon Lebray as a partner in our Corporate / M&A and Private Equity teams in 2016, after over 30 years of practice in leading international and niche law firms.
He has advised on a number of sectors including cosmetics, luxury products and wines & spirits, both for private and listed companies, and has also developed significant expertise in property and banking law.
He set up and developed our sports law department, and advises clubs, athletes and event organisers.
Neil also practises as a sports agent, assisting and representing clubs, players and agents, and drafting and negotiating sponsorship agreements, employment contracts and services agreements.
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers France
Sport - France
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Neil Robertson demonstrates notable experience in representing professional athletes in disciplinary hearings.
Editorial individuel
Neil Robertson a une expérience notable dans la représentation d’athlètes professionnels lors d’audiences disciplinaires.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Neil has a good blend of legal expertise and being business-savvy. He is very customer-focused, and he really understands the importance of getting to the point and delivering good value.
SportChambers FranceNeil is a pleasure to work with. He is very active and engaged. He is a big proponent of sports law.
SportChambers FranceWe have an excellent relationship with Neil Robertson, who knows the context and needs of our organisation very well.
SportChambers FranceNeil is always available. He is good at making you think you are his only client. He is very at ease and has got an instinctively international outlook.
SportChambers FranceNous entretenons d'excellentes relations avec Neil Robertson, qui connaît très bien le contexte et les besoins de notre organisation.
SportChambers FranceNeil est toujours disponible. Il sait vous donner l'impression d'être son seul client. Il est très à l'aise et a un regard international inné.
SportChambers France
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