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Sport | UK Bar

The Regions (Bar)

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. 

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  1. Guildhall Chambers
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    Guildhall Chambers
    Sport
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 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, tennis, football, athletics and a host of other sports. Barristers at Guildhall are able to offer expert advice and representation in relation to disciplinary proceedings. Sources regard the barristers at Guildhall Chambers as excellent alternatives to London counsel. Recent work highlights include FA v Cristiano Ronaldo, a dispute arising after Ronaldo knocked a mobile phone from the hands of a spectator as he left the pitch.
  2. Kings Chambers
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    Kings Chambers
    Sport
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 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 footballers, boxers and jockeys. With such a diverse range of skills and expertise on offer, the set is well equipped to act for governing bodies as well as individual athletes. The set counts many high-profile sports clubs among its clients, including Premier League football clubs. Recent highlights include Worcester Warriors v Gloucester Rugby, a compensation claim arising from the failure to fulfil a fixture. Instructing solicitors report: "The barristers are very diligent and knowledgeable, working to tight timescales and very high standards."