Practice Areas

Advising athletes, clubs and sports organisations in regulatory and contractual matters. Professional sport today exists within a dense network of rules, institutions and competing interests. The practice therefore addresses the legal questions that arise where contracts, regulations and sporting governance intersect. Advice is provided to athletes, clubs and sports bodies in navigating this regulatory landscape, particularly in matters involving contractual relations, disciplinary proceedings and disputes before specialised sports tribunals.

In a world where commercial and institutional relationships increasingly transcend national borders, international arbitration has become a natural forum for resolving complex disputes. The practice includes representation and strategic management of arbitration proceedings arising from international commercial relationships as well as disputes within the sports sector. Particular emphasis is placed on clarity of legal argument and the careful conduct of proceedings in forums where different legal systems and traditions intersect.

Commercial relationships often develop more quickly than the legal frameworks intended to regulate them. The practice therefore includes advising on corporate structuring, the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements, and legal issues arising in the course of everyday business operations. The objective is to provide legal solutions that are both legally sound and commercially sensible.

Disputes often represent the moment when legal relationships reveal their underlying tensions and limits. The practice includes representation in civil and commercial disputes before courts and arbitral tribunals, with particular emphasis on strategic case assessment and effective conduct of proceedings. Where appropriate, priority is given to solutions that resolve disputes efficiently and without unnecessary procedural burden.

Real estate transactions lie at the intersection of legal precision and the practical considerations that accompany investment and development projects. The practice advises clients on acquisitions, sales and development matters, including the preparation and review of transaction documentation, legal due diligence and guidance throughout all stages of the transaction process.