Sport

Jonathan Taylor is head of Bird & Bird's sports group in London. He is a market-leading sports solicitor who offers governing and regulatory bodies the benefit of his expertise in tribunals, investigations and reviews.

Top of class in all aspects. I am very pleased with his advice, informed by his understanding of the blend and balance of law and politics in international sports.

Jon Taylor is outstanding and stands alone in terms of his level of experience, judgement and sophistication.

An absolute star.

Max Duthie handles a range of significant matters for major governing bodies in football and rugby including governance reviews, disciplinary proceedings and investigations.

A razor-sharp litigator who provides brilliant client service.

A true trusted adviser in every sense.

Craig Giles advises on all aspects of media rights and marketing in sport, taking in myriad commercial agreements and also regulatory compliance and proceedings.

A fantastic commercial lawyer and a really nice person to deal with.

Lauren Pagé is recognised for advising international sporting bodies on governance and regulatory issues. She also represents clients in contentious governance and misconduct matters.

An exceptional lawyer in the field of international sports law.

Lauren is bright, responsive, knowledgeable and a very hard worker. She is always there for her clients and provides excellent advice.

Richard Bush is a respected practitioner highlighted for his expertise across a broad range of sporting matters. His practice covers the likes of anti-doping, eligibility of transgender athletes and governing body investigations. 

Richard very friendly, understated and one of the best I have worked with. He is also, in my view, now the most experienced lawyer in safeguarding.