Phil was recommended to us when we had issues with a sports body. He was very clear, personable and knowledgeable about a range of issues. Phil always presented a variety of options and the potential effect - this enabled us to have an idea of costs and exactly which actions to take. We felt he cared about us as clients and was both realistic and reassuring throughout.
We understand the unique challenges and opportunities you encounter and the ever growing quantity of regulatory provisions which impact upon your conduct.
Our wealth of experience and breadth of advice means we are well suited to advise you on all legal matters you may face, including contract negotiations, compliance with the often highly prescriptive regulation of intermediaries (especially in football), dispute resolution, intellectual property protection and general compliance. All advice is tailored to meet your unique needs, challenges and budgets.
Work we have done
- Acting for a football agency in relation to a contract dispute claim under English jurisdiction and law which arose from the transfer of two players from a Portuguese football club to a Premier League English club.
- Assisting an intermediary in registration of a player in English academies and with a Portuguese Club for his first professional contract.
- Advising an academy on compliance with FA Regulations and in the context of a dispute with the former academy director who setup a rival academy and sought to poach staff and players.
- Advising a well-known boxing promoter on various commercial contracts and intellectual property matters.
- Advising Clubs on football academy improvements and compliance with inter academy transfers of youth players.
- Advising an intermediary/agent on numerous issues affecting his portfolio of professional footballers playing in England and Europe.