WALKER MORRIS

Selling Points

  • Specialist Football Focus: Walker Morris is highly regarded for its football expertise, advising clubs at all levels—from the Premier League to lower leagues—on a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, sponsorship, and disciplinary issues.

  • Comprehensive Advisory Service: The firm offers a complete range of services for football clubs, including assistance with football club sales and acquisitions, brand protection, and IP exploitation. Walker Morris is frequently engaged in high-stakes, complex transactions, providing strategic advice and guidance through the legal complexities of club ownership, sponsorship agreements, and regulatory issues.

  • Strong Track Record in Regulatory Matters: Walker Morris is well-respected for its ability to handle high-profile football regulatory issues. The firm is often involved in disciplinary hearings, commercial disputes, and cases related to club compliance with league rules and regulations. This includes its involvement in major football governance matters, such as financial fair play issues and sanctions related to profit and sustainability breaches.

  • Notable Football Clients: Walker Morris has a strong reputation in football, representing top UK clubs like AFC Bournemouth, Nottingham Forrest FC, and Leicester City FC. The firm is also trusted by key figures, including those behind AFC Croydon Athletic 2023 Ltd, co-owned by Daniel Young, Wilfried Zaha, and Stormzy.

Key Clients

  • Premier League Football Clubs: AFC Bournemouth, Leicester City FC, Nottingham Forest FC

  • High-Profile & Celebrity Clients: Key figures in football ownership, including Daniel Young, Wilfried Zaha, and Stormzy (co-owners of AFC Croydon Athletic 2023 Ltd)

Work Highlights

  • Everton FC Profit and Sustainability Case: Walker Morris was jointly instructed by a number of Premier League clubs to advise on the breach of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules by Everton FC. The firm played a key role in navigating the legal implications of the club's ten-point deduction, announced on November 17, 2023. This case exemplifies the firm’s capability in handling complex, high-profile regulatory matters in football.