Selling Points

Diverse Clientele: The firm represents a wide array of clients, from individual athletes to major sports organisations, showcasing its versatility and broad expertise.
Comprehensive Services: Penningtons Manches Cooper offers a full spectrum of legal services tailored to the sports sector, encompassing commercial contracts, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and personal matters for athletes.
International Reach: With a global perspective, the firm has been instrumental in launching the Multilaw Sport global service, providing specialised knowledge to sports clients worldwide.
Industry Engagement: The firm actively participates in sports industry organisations, including the British Association for Sport and Law (BASL), Women in Sport, and Sports Resolutions’ pro-bono panel, demonstrating a commitment to the advancement of sports law.

Key Clients

Work Highlights

Advising the British Athlete Commission: The firm provided counsel on merit reviews of decisions involving elite international athletes, focusing on grounds of claim or appeal related to selection decisions and eligibility for the Olympics, Paralympic Games, or sponsorship programs.
Representation in Contract Termination Disputes: The firm acted for a high-profile Spanish football manager in a contract termination dispute with a UK Premier League football club.
Support for Motorcycle Racer's Injury Claim: Representing a well-known motorcycle racer who suffered a catastrophic injury during a TT race, the firm is gathering UK-based evidence for the payout of his claim.

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