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This section ranks the firms and lawyers that demonstrate standout expertise in the sport sector. Regulatory work for sport organisations and governing bodies is highly rated, as is commercial work, when it is related to the sport in question. Work for non-sports clients who are active in the sector may be considered, but will be given less weight.   Advice to sport professionals that does not pertain to sport is not considered. For example, family law or reputation management issues for sports clients should not be included.   Chambers recognises firms that specialise in horse racing and equestrian law in a specialist table.   Related sections: Commercial Contracts, Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment  

Rankings overview for Departments

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  1. Hugh James
    Hugh James 28 Years Ranked
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  1. Geldards LLP
    Geldards LLP 16 Years Ranked
  2. Capital Law Limited
  3. Thompson Darwin
1

  1. Mark Loosemore Hugh James8 Years Ranked
  2. David ThompsonThompson Darwin
2

  1. Gerallt Jones Hugh James18 Years Ranked
  2. Bethan DarwinThompson Darwin

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Band 1

  1. Hugh James
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    Hugh James
    Sport
    2026 | Band 1 | 28 Years Ranked
    Hugh James has a market-leading sports law group with an excellent portfolio of some of the most prominent clients in Welsh and British sport, including a number of major clubs and governing bodies. It is consistently instructed on major disciplinary matters and commercial agreements, especially in boxing and rugby.
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Band 2

  1. Geldards LLP
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    Geldards LLP
    Sport
    2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Geldards is highly regarded for its consistent representation of governing bodies and sports clubs in sponsorship, employment and governance arrangements. Its diverse client base includes the British Boxing Board of Control, the Welsh Sports Association and FAW Football in the Community. It continues to be heavily involved in sports management, having established the consultancy EngageSport in 2012. Demonstrates further expertise in dispute resolution and private client matters, among other areas.
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  2. Capital Law Limited
    Sport
    2026 | Band 2
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  3. Thompson Darwin
    Sport
    2026 | Band 2
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