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4 New Square Chambers is a well-resourced set known for its broad offering of sports law services. The set is known for its extensive representation of sports governing bodies, agents, individual athletes and other related organisations. The "excellent" barristers are able to support both domestic and foreign clients at all levels of the UK court system and regularly appear in the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. One source calls the set "a go-to for complex and sophisticated sports matters." Members have deep knowledge of the legal issues arising in many sports, including football, cricket, horse racing, boxing, rugby, cycling and athletics. Members have handled cases including those relating to betting regulations, anti-doping issues, rule breaches, professional misconduct and disqualifications. Members have recently been instructed by the ITIA in relation to anti-doping proceedings brought against an athlete.
Lizzy Stewart is senior clerk and CEO.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks at 4 New Square are helpful, organised and a pleasure to deal with."
"The clerks are very responsive and available."
"Dennis Peck never fails to put forward high-quality recommendations."
"The clerks at 4 New Square are helpful, organised and a pleasure to deal with."
"The clerks are very responsive and available."
"Dennis Peck never fails to put forward high-quality recommendations."
Notable Practitioners
Graeme McPherson KC is admired for his remarkable expertise in horse racing and its regulations. He has an excellent track record of acting in disciplinary hearings. He regularly sits as an arbitrator in FA football disputes.
"Graeme McPherson KC is a tough advocate."
"Graeme McPherson KC is the go-to guy for horse racing disputes."
Kendrah Potts is widely respected in the sports sector and has experience in regulatory matters, match fixing and eventing. She is knowledgeable about football, tennis and athletics.
"Kendrah is strategic and pragmatic, and her grasp of complex legal issues, especially within the football regulatory framework, is second to none."
"Kendrah Potts is really persuasive and totally unflappable - really an absolute star."
Daniel Saoul KC is frequently instructed in disciplinary and governance matters in a broad range of sports, with a strong reputation in anti-doping cases. He is widely praised for his client service skills. He has noted experience in disputes relating to funding by, and alleged corruption in, governing bodies.
"Daniel Saoul KC is an impressive operator who carefully considers strategic and evidential points."
"He is terrific all round. He provides very clear advocacy and is great with judges - a go-to silk for sports regulatory matters."
Richard Liddell KC receives noteworthy plaudits for his expertise in sport-related professional negligence disputes and a range of regulatory matters, frequently acting in anti-doping disciplinary proceedings. His practice sees him handle high-profile football, rugby, tennis and horse racing cases.
"Richard Liddell KC gets down into the weeds with preparation and is great on technical points."
Pippa Manby is a well-regarded junior representing governing bodies, football players and boxers, among others, in a wide range of matters including rule breaches, defamation and discrimination disputes. She has significant experience handling doping claims.
"Pippa is a fearless advocate. She is very sharp and really easy to work with."
Theo Barclay is a strong barrister highlighted for his expertise in football, where he frequently acts on behalf of high-level players and clubs.
"Theo is a really excellent barrister."
Samuel Cuthbert enjoys a rising reputation in the world of sports law. He regularly acts for football clubs and athletes in disciplinary and contractual matters. He has further experience in acting in CAS proceedings and Rule K arbitrations.
"Samuel is excellent - he's very approachable and easy to work with, and his written and oral advocacy is spot on."
"Samuel is knowledgeable, persistent and a good litigator."