Sport
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 6
Contact number
(020) 3400 1000Chambers Review
BCLP is experienced in acting on behalf of lenders as well as sport governing bodies and clubs on finance transactions. Strong commercial offering complemented by expertise in contentious matters, particularly reputation management issues in the football industry. Also advises on contract structures for high-profile player acquisitions and transfer agreements. Noted for its capacity to advise on matters involving foreign sports leagues, particularly in Spain, Italy and South America. Additional strength advising on stadium construction and development work.
Work Highlights
- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner advised Rights and Media Funding in relation to the acquisition of a majority stake in Everton by 777 Partners, the leading Miami-based investment fund.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I don’t know any lawyers that know the market better than BCLP. The level of service I receive is second to none. They are the most responsive team I have ever worked with."
"Their capabilities are extraordinary across all disciplines, specifically on those matters that have a complexity and include international matters."
"I am being supported by extremely able partners with wide experience in sports regulatory issues. They are supremely commercially aware and bring a wealth of experience to bear in all matters."
"BCLP got a cracking result to the dispute. They are efficient and on top of things."
"BCLP are incredible sports law and financing experts, handling market-leading, complex and high-value matters for us. They provide nothing but the best in terms of service."
"I don’t know any lawyers that know the market better than BCLP. The level of service I receive is second to none. They are the most responsive team I have ever worked with."
"Their capabilities are extraordinary across all disciplines, specifically on those matters that have a complexity and include international matters."
"I am being supported by extremely able partners with wide experience in sports regulatory issues. They are supremely commercially aware and bring a wealth of experience to bear in all matters."
"BCLP got a cracking result to the dispute. They are efficient and on top of things."
"BCLP are incredible sports law and financing experts, handling market-leading, complex and high-value matters for us. They provide nothing but the best in terms of service."
Notable Practitioners
Graham Shear handles a wide range of disputes arising in the sports sector, including regulatory and employment matters. He also has experience advising on sports finance and M&A transactions.
"Graham has a complete view of the negotiation process and has the experience and the awareness to solve all problems."
"Graham delivers outstanding advice and support."
"Graham is incredibly well connected in the sports world, I like the way he operates, be it US investor work or on the contentious side."
Andrew Street has a growing sports disputes practice. He advises individual clients as well as sporting bodies on investigations.