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2007

 

 
 
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The FA Players' Agents' Regulations - Acted as The FA's lead advisors in relation to the introduction of comprehensive Regulations governing the conduct of agents.

 
The FA Structural Review - Advised The FA on the implementation of structural reforms following the Burns' Review in August 2005.

 
Paul Stretford v The FA - Secured further wins for The FA in the Court of Appeal and at a significant interim hearing before a Rule K arbitral tribunal.

 
Charlton Athletic v The FA - Successfully acted for The FA in defeating an application for an injunction brought by Charlton Athletic.

 
British Horseracing Authority - Instructed in relation to rationalisation / rewrite of the Rules of Racing.

 
British Horseracing Authority - Successfully obtained orders under the court's Norwich Pharmacal jurisdiction for the Authority.

 
British Horseracing Authority - Advised on commercial agreements and drug surveillance issues.

 
Golf - Advising leading golf agency on various disputes involving players and agents.

 
International Boxing Association - Advised on the host venue agreement for the 2007 World Boxing Championships and a sponsorship framework agreement.

 
Honda Racing F1 Team - Advised on sponsorship and commercial partnering arrangements.

 
Youth Sport Trust - Advised on event management agreements for the UK Schools Games and a wide range of commercial agreements covering sponsorship, broadcasting and funding.

 
Hurlingham Polo Association - Acted on the negotiation and drafting of sponsorship and clothing supply agreement with Crew Clothing Co. Limited, along with advising on other sponsorship and event management arrangements.

 
Honda F1 Racing Team - Advised this leading F1 team on a wide range of employment law issues.

 
Sports World International - Advised this leading company in the UK sports and leisure retail market on a range of employment law issues.

 
Bolton Wanderers - We continue to advise this Premiership football club on general corporate and commercial matters and on funding and structural issues involving its group companies.

 
Quintus - Acted for Quintus, the sports management company, on its acquisition by IMG.

 
IMG - Acted for IMG on a number of corporate matters including the acquisition of the London Triathlon Expo.

 
Eton College/Dorney Lake Trust Company - Advised on the venue agreement for the London 2012 rowing and canoeing events and the agreement to host the World Rowing Championships.

 
Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy - Advised on the venue agreement for the London 2012 sailing events.