Sport never stands still and we know that success depends on far more than what happens on the field of play. Behind every governing body, every event organiser, every club, every athlete and every sports business are commercial opportunities and high-pressure decisions that can have lasting consequences. In a sector where decisions are often made under pressure and in the public eye, we help clients make informed choices when scrutiny is high and the stakes are often higher.

We support governing bodies, event organisers, professional clubs and other sports organisations balance their sporting and other imperatives with commercial, regulatory and other demands - combining a strong understanding of the legal and wider issues shaping sport today, with specialist legal expertise from across our business that responds to the direction of travel in the sector.

We advise in key areas such as the drafting and interpretation of rules and regulations, challenges to decisions, commercial matters, governance, disciplinary and integrity matters, safeguarding, commercial disputes, supporting investment and growth, and delivering major development projects. We also advise senior executives, coaching staff, athletes and their families on issues affecting them both professionally and personally.