Sport
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 3
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11KBW is a multidisciplinary set that wins acclaim for its barristers' level of experience in sports law matters. They are praised for their "great grasp of the complexities of cases" and for their ability to "cut through issues to make complex cases navigable for the client." They are frequently called upon to advise and represent individual athletes, sports clubs and governing bodies in matters spanning across football, rugby, cricket, motor racing and boxing. Members are regularly engaged in sports-related litigation. It has recently defended a Formula 1 team in an unfair dismissal claim.
Mark Dann is senior clerk.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are helpful and organised and are a pleasure to deal with."
"The clerking team is great. They are very good and easy to deal with."
"Their clerks are very impressive; they are always available and client-focused."
"The clerks are helpful and organised and are a pleasure to deal with."
"The clerking team is great. They are very good and easy to deal with."
"Their clerks are very impressive; they are always available and client-focused."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Smith is a dedicated junior who continues to attract attention from the market for the instructions he secures in sports-related employment law. He is active in a range of sports matters and often acts for athletes in disciplinary cases. He has been involved in a number of Rule K arbitrations and doping investigations.
"Andrew grapples with complex legal issues with ease and adds value with his input. His drafting is second to none."
Daniel Stilitz KC is a seasoned practitioner who is well reputed for acting in a range of sports-related matters, including discrimination proceedings and wrongful dismissal cases.
"Daniel is able to get involved in complex matters and deftly assimilates a wealth of information. He puts clients at ease."
"He is a very bright and very capable employment lawyer who does high-profile sports work."
Ruth Kennedy's expertise covers a range of matters but she is considerably adept at handling disputes in the football space. She has notable experience representing clients in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
"Ruth is absolutely fantastic - she's very responsive and understands the commercial background of cases very well."
"She is absolutely excellent."
"Ruth is a pleasure to work with and she works seamlessly and tirelessly alongside us."
Sean Jones KC is a highly rated practitioner who is regularly instructed in football matters with employment law aspects, such as constructive dismissal and discrimination cases.
"He is straightforward, pragmatic and extremely user-friendly."
"My go-to silk for this sector."