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We are perfectly situated to creating successful outcomes for our clients in this sector, with over 60 offices and associated offices across six continents. Our globally integrated teams of disputes, regulatory and transactional lawyers provide a comprehensive range of legal services and advice to businesses and individuals operating within the Sports sector. Navigating the legal landscape requires an in-depth understanding of contractual, regulatory, and ethical obligations. Proactive risk management strategies, compliance with laws and regulations, and a commitment to upholding integrity and welfare standards.
Our success in the past 90 years has been built on our vision of a single global partnership, providing a platform that offers rapid access to expertise, wherever you operate in the world. Clyde & Co is committed to being a responsible business. We take responsibility for the impact we have on the environment, seeking to reduce it as much and as quickly as possible. We strive to be a positive contributor to the communities in which we operate across our entire global network. We take steps to foster a truly diverse and inclusive workplace, that allows all of our people to flourish, for the benefit of our colleagues, the firm and our clients.
With the sports industry's global reach, sports law often involves an international dimension, requiring knowledge of laws and regulations across different countries and jurisdictions. The field is dynamic and constantly evolving, reflecting the fast-paced nature of the sports world itself.
Our global reach ensures that we can represent your interests wherever you are based. We advise insurers, brokers, governing bodies, national and local associations, national and local leagues, organising committees, clubs, competitors, players, and players' representatives. Our sports lawyers have an in-depth knowledge of the industry and recognise the variety of legal challenges that can arise in the professional and amateur space and provide advice in all areas of national and international sports.
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Clyde & Co have been advising clients for over 25 years in connection with the many and varied issues which arise as a result of abuse or harassment of children or adults. Our team of cross-jurisdictional lawyers provide advice to clients whether relating to historic sexual, physical and emotional abuse, recent sexual harassment or consideration of future safeguarding needs. The team have extensive experience of advising clients including:
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Partner
Alison Beanum
Toronto
Keith Geurts
Edinburgh
Graeme Watson
Paula Jefferson
Bristol
David Milton
Key Contacts
Regulatory & Representation
London
LA
Regulatory Advice & Representation
We represent organisations from the first notification through to preparation for and attendance at hearings and appeals. We understand the challenges and pressure which arises in such processes and have particular experience in assisting sports organisations and NGBs across a wide range of sports. We can also draw on experience from representing clients in other regulatory spheres, particularly education and health. All investigations are approached with sensitivity, empathy and integrity understanding the importance of the wellbeing of all, as well as the impact throughout the organisation and its work. We have exceptional insight into what issues and developments are likely to challenge organisations.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding Advice
We work with clients to review and comment on existing policies and procedures, assist with the application of specific aspects of relevant safeguarding legislation, trustee obligations and actions to take when there has been disclosure of abuse. We work closely with external organisations who are able to advise on issues of relevance to reputation and publicity and we are very well versed in the drafting of media statements. We also work closely with other third party organisations that can provide specific safeguarding training and support.
Redress
We have significant experience of advising organisations about participation in public redress schemes as well as the establishment and management of private redress schemes.
Inquiries
Our lawyers have represented core participants and other interested parties in respect of the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) and the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.
Claims
We provide specialist legal advice for organisations facing civil claims for damages stemming from allegations of abuse, negligence and breach of duty of care arising from sexual, physical and emotional abuse and harassment. The team work on behalf of the majority of leading insurers and also represent many organisations privately. These include bodies within the sports, faith, charity, education, youth, public, commercial and health sectors. We are very used to reaching as quick, efficient and quiet a conclusion as possible to civil claims, though we are also well versed in litigation where required.
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Clyde & Co have provided a range of service support to British Gymnastics across a number of civil and safeguarding areas and we have found them to be extremely professional and proactive in their approach. Clyde & Co have proven themselves to be knowledgeable in the sporting context and experienced to a high degree in the inherent complexity and sensitivity of the matters, providing sound and reliable advice, direction and support in all cases. The Clyde & Co team are cohesive and effective in their sharing of information and have made a difficult process considerably easier to deal with. British Gymnastics
Acting for an athletics NGB and its insurers in the handling of complex allegations of sexual abuse and managing the resulting claims
Supporting the same NGB throughout the independent Review commissioned in respect of these allegations, and also supporting the NGB in respect of the independent disciplinary processes concerning the coaches against whom allegations have been made.
Supporting a large National Governing Body facing multiple allegations of sexual, physical and emotional abuse and handling the resulting civil claims on behalf of the NGB and its insurers.
Assisting a Premier League Football Club through contributing to an independent Review of allegations of non-recent sexual abuse and the Club’s handling of these.
Assisting a Premier League Football Club and its insurers with a series of allegations of non-recent sexual abuse and handling the resulting civil claims.
Case examples
Providing proactive safeguarding advice to sports organisations.
Advising various sports organisations and their insurers in respect of the potential for Redress Schemes as a method of managing civil claims arising from allegations of abuse.
Drafting letters of apology and other correspondence.
Drafting and approving media statements, to ensure that there is no prejudice to civil liability or insurance indemnity.
All of the previous is naturally undertaken with the greatest of confidentiality and sensitivity, and always with reputation issues in mind.
We handle claims from across the sports industry, whether that be in motorsport, football, rugby, gymnastics, hockey, golf, martial arts, or snow and adventure sports, acting for elite sports clubs, national governing bodies, federations and large sports agencies. Our team of market-leading injury lawyers provide technical but commercially practical advice, focused on meeting the individual needs of our clients. No matter the claim, whether that be a fatality, an acquired brain injury, spinal cord damage, an amputation or chronic pain which so often occur in the sporting world, our unrivalled experience and established relationships with experts, counsel and the leading claimant firms when combined with our market leading technology solutions mean we’re ideally placed to develop innovative and commercially guided solutions to the intractable problems that so often arise from these claims. Our priority is to protect your position and ensure a fair and timely resolution at an appropriate level of damages. With a truly global offering, we support our clients with injury and disease claims, wherever in the world they occur.
Acting for a governing body and organising club, following a multi-car collision during a competition round of a racing championship. Competence of marshals and Clerk of the Course called into question.
Acting for a governing body following accident during a “banger” race for significant damages. Rules of the sport and extent of scrutineering raised as an issue.
Acting for a school in a claim where a pupil suffered life changing injuries during an inter-schools rugby match. Application of rules of the game and the extent of duty of care for the school and individual teacher were at issue.
Dismissal of a claim against a track day organiser following a collision between a customer and instructor. Safety protocols and conduct of instructor were at issue.
Advising insurers on a coverage and monitoring basis in relation to potential primary layer and XoL cover interests for various sports governing bodies in England in the context of the current group claims/intended GLOs being brought against these bodies alleging various neurodegenerative diseases arising from head and other impacts.
Cynthia Aoki
Sydney
Luke O'Kane
Belfast
Cormac Fizpatrick
Manchester
Chris Fletcher
Calgary
Public Liability
Accidents and incidents with members of the public can and do occur at sporting venues. We provide our sports clients with advice on claims management and resolution advice, as well as handling claims relating to occupiers’ liability, contractors’ liability, and trespass.
Employers' Liability
We have considerable knowledge of specific employer’s liability issues arising in the sports sector. We manage work-related injury claims resulting from manual handling, falls from a height, chemical exposures, inadequacy of protective equipment, plant equipment and psychiatric injuries (arising from discrimination claims). We also advise clients on the provision of equipment and practices in the workplace in relation to COVID-19 Regulations.
Our occupational disease and legacy claims team handle numerous claims from the sports sector each year. We are trusted partners to many sporting associations as well as major composite, run-off and specialist insurers, self-insured companies and multinationals with captive cover. Our global footprint allows us to monitor trends and developments of emerging risks for our clients and offer cross-border solutions. We act in individual matters (pre- and post-litigation), long-tail and short-tail claims, group litigation and strategic litigation projects. We provide advice on policies, government consultations and costs. Our expertise includes asbestos, asthma, lung disease, autoimmune disorders, back injuries, cancer, carbon monoxide poisoning, carpal tunnel syndrome, chemical and biological agent exposure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dermatitis, hand-arm vibration syndrome, pneumoconiosis, upper limb disorders, respiratory diseases, work-related stress and noise-induced hearing loss.
Disease
'Clyde & Co has a great global reach. They're super responsive and have a great depth of experience' - Legal 500, 2024
Casualty
David Spencer
Our global team routinely advises on a wide range of common coverage issues such as cancellation, abandonment, postponement, curtailment, interruption, reduced attendance and relocation of events claims, as well as ascertained net loss issues. We are familiar with the full spectrum of event cancellation issues as well as lottery and prize indemnity exposures. With the rise of prize vouchers and special deals, over-redemption insurance demand has grown considerably. We provide coverage advice in racehorse winnings, football pools and bonus indemnity. We have particular expertise in the sporting and music industries and have acted on many very high-profile recent matters within the UK, Europe, US and Australia involving event cancellation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Any form of TV or film production requires a huge investment from the production company, and we have experience of dealing with claims when unforeseen events prevent the completion of those projects or their curtailment including cast injury, filming delays, advertising issues and media interference. Our team advises on wording and regulatory issues worldwide and assists in setting up strategic partnerships.
Our UK team in conjunction with our German office provided advice in respect of a professional skier’s claim that he had suffered a complete sports disability so as to access insurance coverage. Through our investigations we identified that the skier had been unsuccessful at the Winter Olympics and unable to obtain a place within his national team, which placed his claim that a historic injury was career ending in a less credible light. The claim involved navigating court appointed expert evidence and persuading an Austrian Court by utilising evidence from our contacts within the GB skiing medical team. We successfully defended this insurance claim in court all the way up to the Supreme Court in Austria.
We advised insurers in potential TTD/PTD of a Premiership footballer to the value of £18 million.
Advice provided in relation to live sporting events, Covid cancellation issues, flooding and earthquake.
Advising on contingency wording for the Sochi Winter Olympics.
Experienced in prize indemnity and over-redemption issues, including coverage advice in relation to hole in one, football pools and bonus indemnity.
Michelle Crorie
Key Contact
Contingency
Corporate, commercial, investments, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and finance law within the sports sector is a dynamic field that addresses the unique business and legal challenges faced by the sports industry. We excel in navigating complex transactions, such as club acquisitions, investment opportunities, and sponsorship deals, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering sustainable growth. With the sports industry's global expansion, the demand for specialised legal services that can handle high-stakes negotiations and provide strategic advice has significantly increased, reflecting the sector's evolving nature and its impact on the broader legal landscape. We support clients domestically and internationally through our network of global offices. We can guide clients on every aspect of a transaction, supplying cross-border expertise as needed. Our knowledge and experience extends across all spheres of activity in both the public and private sectors. We have handled transactions in 120 countries around the world. Our team prides itself on its ability to find solutions and achieve results in difficult and challenging markets, and particularly in new and emerging markets.
Advising one of the UAE’s most prominent privately-owned multi-disciplinary corporates, on the sale of a Gym chain to a FTSE 100 entity.
Advised an international sports betting and gambling company on the integration of several new acquisitions, including advice on putting in place a consistent approach to integration globally.
Advised a global sports brand in the sale of one of their local subsidiaries in South America to an Ecuadorian sports retail operator.
Advising a major airline on the terms of its high-value sponsorship agreement with a La Liga football club.
Darren Harris
Rob Lowe
Nick Purnell
Richard Elks
Dubai
Corporate
Commercial
Commercial Disputes
Corporate & Advisory
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With cyber security threats increasing in the sports sector, and sporting organisations holding a wide variety sensitive customer and participant data, often over multiple jurisdictions, the potential for reputational damage, operational disruption and financial exposure from a cyber incident can be significant. We have one of the largest dedicated cyber teams, providing expert advice on how to address compliance risks, navigate crisis response, and respond to data protection and privacy issues across the full cyber lifecycle. Having managed over 6,000 incidents globally, we manage every aspect of cyber risk, providing an unmatched platform of specialists delivering services in English and local languages wherever we operate. We can provide support whenever and wherever you need it to restore continuity and get you back to business as usual. We bring together the best of Clyde & Co’s international experience, combined with a network of specialist partner cyber firms, adopting one approach, one standard and one process. In the event of a cyber incident, we would support you with a flexible suite of services, depending on the requirements, ranging from initial legal advice to providing a comprehensive breach response.
Lawyers in the team advised a well-known NBA team in connection with a cyber incident. The compromised data included personal data of individuals in the EU. GDPR advice was provided including on the applicability of the GDPR and whether notifications were required to applicable data protection authorities and individuals. A positive outcome was achieved for the client.
A business email compromise event for a well-known sports agency led to payment diversion fraud attempts targeting well known clients in the sports sector. Lawyers in the team co-ordinated the technical investigation, advised on communications to the affected clients and managed the regulatory workstream. The pro-active approach adopted mitigated the risks concerned and led to a positive result for the client.
Clyde & Co has a great global reach. They're super responsive and have a great depth of experience. Legal 500, 2024
The team provide excellent levels of knowledge and insight into this area. They also work to minimise impact on the business and really focus in on key topics. Chambers 2024
The team is highly experienced in this field having handled a large number of complex matters which evolve rapidly and often at pace. Chambers 2024
Reece Corbett-Wilkins
John Moran
Seaton Gordon
Rosehana Amin
Helen Bourne
Ian Birdsey
Dusseldorf
Jan Spittka
Paris
David Meheut
Johannesburg
Reshana Pillay
Christopher MacRoberts
Olivia Darlington
Richard Berkahn
Employment law in the sports sector encompasses a unique blend of standard employment practices and specific considerations pertinent to the sports industry. We address the rights and obligations of employees, including athletes, coaches, and support staff, within the context of their professional environment. Our key areas of focus include contract negotiations, disciplinary proceedings, immigration issues for international athletes, and the impact of events like Brexit on player quotas. We also navigate the complexities of safeguarding young athletes, ensuring equal pay, and managing the consequences of injuries sustained during sporting activities. Our Employment & Advisory team provides a complete range of assistance on employment issues from day-to-day advisory matters, to managing project and transactional work. Our services include disciplinary and grievance issues, terminations, redundancy programmes, enforceability of post-termination restrictive covenants, business restructuring and outsourcing. We assist with the drafting, development and implementation of employment contracts, employee handbooks and company policies. We also advise on working hours, TUPE, data protection issues, equal opportunities and all other workplace discrimination disputes. In the fast-moving area of employment law in the sports sector, we are consistently adapting to, and creating methods of dealing with new employment legislation. In recent years, this has led to the formulation of standard documentation to deal with GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, as well as the changes to the off payroll working rules and to section 1 statements from April 2020. We also report on developments in the law quickly, helping our clients to develop new strategies and approaches to deal with these changes. We know that employment matters can escalate quickly, and pride ourselves on being available and responsive to our clients. We take a pro-active approach, anticipating issues before they arise.
Disciplinary hearings, suspension of players, Expulsion of teams from competitions, transfer of players, breach of contract for Managers who have lost their jobs all for the Scottish Premier League.
Represented both private and public sector organisations in a number of high profile tribunals throughout the UK.
Glasgow
Stephen Miller
Stephen Miller is an outstanding employment lawyer, who consistently delivers pragmatic and clear advice on the most complex of issues. Employment, Scotland, 2024
It is the knowledge of, manner of and access to the team which I find invaluable and which makes them stand out from other firms. I contact them when it is a difficult issue, often requiring urgent advice, or a complex employment tribunal claim. They consistently provide a high level of service. Employment, Scotland, 2024
Intellectual property rights serve as the cornerstone for fostering innovation and technological advancements in the sports industry. These rights encourage a continuous flow of new ideas and improvements. From the design of new athletic equipment and apparel to the development of advanced training software and broadcasting technologies, IP rights protect the investments made in creativity and innovation. This protection is vital for maintaining the competitive edge of sports businesses and for providing high-quality experiences to fans and athletes alike. As the sports sector evolves with emerging technologies like virtual reality and performance analytics, the role of IP rights is becoming increasingly important in safeguarding and incentivising the innovations that push the boundaries of what is possible in sports. With the increase in innovation, creativity, and advances in technology – identifying and protecting your intellectual property has become increasingly important. As a leading intellectual property law firm we are actively engaged in supporting our clients that are driven by a thirst for transformation. We help our clients across the entire intellectual property life cycle to capture, commercialise and protect their innovation and intellectual assets. We are proud to say that we act for some of the largest and most established IP owners in the sports sectors, helping them to navigate the challenges they face from an intellectual property and business perspective. Placing you at the centre of everything we do, our aim is to combine our specialist experience with market-leading relationship management to build a service which is tailored specifically to your needs, based on an understanding of the risks, capital and operational issues you face.
Defending an Australian client against an allegation by a UK company of copyright infringement in the design of fenders for pilot boats.
Drafting, reviewing and advising on a range of agreements relating to the launch of a motor racing series, including various commercial agreements, licencing issues, sponsorship and the exploitation of associated IP rights relating to the series (UAE).
Ralph Cox
Ralph Cox is very knowledgeable of all IP practice and procedure. IP: Trade Mark, Copyright and Design, 2023
Ralph Cox’s knowledge and understanding of the law is the best we have received in the last 10 years. We would not consider using any other person to protect our invention. IP: Patents Contentious and Non-contentious, 2023
Chris Williams
In the dynamic world of sports, disputes and litigation are not uncommon, and arbitration has become a preferred method for resolving such conflicts. The process is valued for its efficiency, which is crucial due to the time-sensitive nature of sports competitions and athletes' careers. Arbitration also offers confidentiality, which is highly regarded in the sports sector where reputation and professional relationships are key. The global recognition and enforcement of arbitral decisions further underscore its significance in international sports disputes. Our recognition as a disputes powerhouse is one we're proud of - we understand the different ways a dispute can be resolved and are flexible enough to respond to the idiosyncrasies of each matter and your needs as they develop. Our practice comprises over 400 litigators worldwide and, in the UK, we conduct more commercial litigation than any other law firm. We have the appropriate legal, project management and crisis management experience in respect of complex and technical litigation and have an established track record of working with clients to align case strategies with their overall commercial priorities and reputation management. We provide the same level of rigor, experience and sensitivity regardless of the size and nature of the matter at hand. We act for a vast range of clients on the full spectrum of disputes ranging from disaster level events, through complex and high-value disputes and smaller, but nonetheless important, cases. We will protect your interests during litigation in the courts, whilst always being mindful of the potential economic and publicity benefit in achieving early resolution where necessary. We understand the variety of challenges clients face on a day-to-day basis and are at the forefront of market developments.
We have acted in numerous appeals to CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) and to FIFA.
Providing governance and litigation support to a Governing body on members and structure of the organisation, and a contract dispute with a volunteer.
Ben Knowles
Extremely approachable and pragmatic – a pleasure to deal with. She has an expert knowledge of the law, but is able to deliver advice in a down-to-earth manner. Susie Abdel-Nabi, the litigation partner, is exceptional and a pleasure to work with in relation to complex litigation and dispute matters. Her advice is always actionable, comprehensible, and consistently correct.
Outstanding professional who combines his extensive knowledge of arbitration with a flexible approach. Has excellent tactical skills, knowing exactly what to do and say and at what time. His black letter law knowledge is first class.
Susie Abdel-Nabi
Breach of contract case on commissions owed to agents finding sponsorship for 2 Premier league football clubs (we acted for the agents).
Testimonials
Chambers
London-based Benjamin Knowles is a renowned figure in the international arbitration circuit. Ben Knowles is very good at managing litigation under pressure. He is good at granularity but is also able to step back and manage. Ben is excellent.
Susie Abdel-Nabi's local expertise and depth of experience is strongly evident in her ability to provide strategic advice on complex matters from the early signs of a dispute through to full litigation A very experienced litigator with vast experience in international arbitration and disputes in the Middle East.
Associate
Alexander Stewart
Dispute Resolution
With technology moving at pace and it revolutionising the sports equipment industry, faulty sports equipment can have devastating consequences, causing serious injuries or even death. Our global team act for many manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in the sports industry, often in conjunction with their insurers, on issues including product safety and regulation, product recall and crisis response, product liability and recall insurance and subrogated recoveries. We act on both consumer and commercial claims, including actions across the supply chain, class actions and group litigation, with particular specialism in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional issues. We have crisis management capability and provide a first response in high pressure scenarios. We work hard to preserve your reputation and commercial relationships. Our lawyers pride themselves on technical excellence and the ability to deliver consistent results. We also have an extensive directory of technical experts across multiple sectors and jurisdictions. We will work in partnership with you and other experts to make early strategic evaluations. Our focus is on building relationships, settling cases at the right time or taking them to trial if necessary. We know how important cost management is and we ensure balanced teams with the work being done at the appropriate level.
Product liability & Recall
Defending global motorcycle motor manufacturer following a fatal accident at the Isle of Man TT.
Legal counsel for a well-known bicycle manufacturer and supplier across the UK and Europe handling claims concerning their bikes and recovery actions against suppliers worldwide.
Peter Barnes
They are outstanding in this field and we use them for all Product Liability matters including our most complex and large claims. Legal 500, 2024
The lawyers at Clyde & Co understand the critical commercial implications and provide advice accordingly. They are always conscious of such context. Chambers, Product liability, 2024
Charlotte Kelly
Advising F1 team following litigation after fatal accident at Grand Prix.
Acting for insurers in relation to issues surrounding motor racing track circuits – to include issues with asphalt re-surfacing.
Neil Beresford
Real estate and construction law plays a pivotal role in the sports sector, particularly when it comes to the development of stadia and other sporting facilities. We offer expert legal advice and guidance on all aspects of real estate and property law, with practical solutions for transactional and contentious issues relating to finance, planning, developments and more. Our deep understanding of the sports industry allows us to provide tailored advice that aligns with the unique needs of sports entities, ensuring matters are managed effectively to allow for the continued growth and success of sports organisations. We have built a formidable knowledge base in the real estate sector as a result of our involvement in numerous projects and cases over many years. Our understanding of the issues affecting international landowners, property developers, occupiers and investors are second to none, providing specialist support across the property life cycle. Much of the work we do is transactional, involving finance, planning and ongoing occupier-tenant relations. We also have a dedicated real estate litigation team that uses all forms of dispute resolution, with particular prowess in the settlement of claims, adjudication and court action. Whatever the nature and size of your involvement in real estate, we can help you foresee and overcome legal issues and respond to problems as and when they arise. Our keen commercial awareness also ensures that the advice we give is shaped to enable you to take advantage of the opportunities the market offers.
Advising a specialist sub-contractor in relation to its involvement in the construction on a multi-million-pound major sports stadium in greater London including assisting with adjudication submissions.
Acting for a client objecting to the proposed redevelopment of a football ground, Greater London.
John Morris
Their advice on complex legal matters was thorough and well thought out. It's a very impressive team that is always willing to make time for us. Excellent commercial instincts, providing concise and relevant advice.
Clyde & Co always give us well-considered advice. It's a very capable firm that draws on its international strength to do strong work overseas. They're a very professional and switched-on team. They're very collaborative and user-friendly when using them.
Graeme Taylor
Acting for a UK architect engaged as the lead designer for a premier league football club’s new £160M training ground facility.
Acting for a local authority based in Surrey on the redevelopment of its £40M sports and leisure complex incorporating a ground-breaking passive-house control system.
James Wyatt
Acting for a sports club on the surrender of its football pitches to the Council to facilitate the construction of a new stadium and a licence for the shared use of the new community football pitches delivered as part of the stadium.
Advising a charitable Trust which owns a sports ground in South West London including sharing arrangements between a school, a university and local sports clubs, with a possible residential development on part of the site and the redevelopment of a boat club facility.
Construction
Real Estate
A well-integrated and highly knowledgeable team who made themselves available to support us at all hours during complex negotiations. The team is always very responsive, helpful and willing to think outside the box to try and find acceptable and workable solutions. The team understands our aims and can get to grips with complex structures.
Victoria Peckett
Projects & Construction
We have long dealt with claims and high-profile incidents for sporting organisations and venues. Our experts understand the importance of protecting your reputation should you encounter a major incident or issue, dealing with the situation sensitively so that consideration is given to your brand’s protection throughout. Our team specialises in criminal defence of organisations and individuals according to health, safety, environment and regulatory laws, including health and safety and police investigations. Specialising in emergency response, crisis management and public relations, we provide legal advice and representation at every stage of an incident. This includes investigations and interviews under caution as well as representation in the courtroom in all criminal and regulatory prosecutions and inquest proceedings. We also provide 24/7 incident response management and representation, attending the incident site or police station immediately, making sure you always have access to a specialist lawyer where required. We combine deep technical capability with innovative thinking and a practical approach. This ensures high quality, robust advice and support at all times. We are recognised by leading legal directories for our expertise in this specialist area. We also work with you to understand your regulatory risk profile, consider response strategies and prepare for the unexpected. We conduct tailored training and coaching programmes, to help create safer outcomes for you and your employees. Our training is aimed at both insurer claims teams and insured corporates. Our secure estate specialists also offer extensive witness guidance to companies and their custodial staff required to give oral evidence at inquests.
Safety, Health, Envionment & Regulation
Acting for the owners of a watersports park who were prosecuted in relation to an injury sustained at their facility.
Instructed in relation to one of the UK’s biggest stadium disasters.
Matthew Harrington
Consultant
Helen Devery
Advising a FTSE250 company in the sports sector re. a fatality that occurred on its premises and were being investigated by the Police and Council.
Representing the bosses of a trampoline park for what was described as ‘one of the most significant public safety cases ever’.
Safety, Health, Environment & Regulatory
