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The sports industry makes use of a wide array of legal services, and Chambers is keen to highlight the barristers who have a demonstrable commitment to the sector, and understand the unique pressures and constraints which sports entities operate under. The definition of 'sports law' is oft disputed; Chambers sees commercial and regulatory work as its cornerstone, but seeks to highlight those sets best able to serve the sports industry as a whole, something which requires consideration of work across a wide range of legal disciplines.

Rankings overview for Sets

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  1. David Casement KC
    David Casement KC Kings Chambers25 Years Ranked
  2. Paul Gilroy KCNine Chambers
  3. Richard Smith KCGuildhall Chambers
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  1. Laura Gould
    Laura Gould Old Square Chambers11 Years Ranked
  2. Martin BudworthKings Chambers
  3. Samuel JonesGuildhall Chambers
  4. Steven FlynnLittleton Chambers
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  1. Rosie Kight
    Rosie Kight Kings Chambers2 Years Ranked

All Sets profiles

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Band 1

  1. Guildhall Chambers
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    Guildhall Chambers
    Sport
    2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked

    Guildhall Chambers is home to several accomplished sport law experts. Members of the set are frequently sought out to represent clients in complex matters relating to rugby, football, athletics and a host of other sports. Barristers at Guildhall are able to offer expert advice and representation in relation to disciplinary proceedings.

    Lucy Northeast is the practice director.

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  2. Kings Chambers
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    Kings Chambers
    Sport
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    The barristers at Kings Chambers handle all manner of sports law cases, from agent disputes and other challenging contractual cases, to disciplinary hearings for individual athletes and governing bodies. The set counts many high-profile sports clubs among its clients, including Premier League football clubs. It is praised for its "extensive knowledge of the sport sector", and members who are "responsive and experts in the field". Barristers at the set have recently been instructed in Bony v Kacou, relating to enforcement of FA Rule K where there is no express incorporation.

    Gary Young is the chief clerk.

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