Sport
UK Guide 2025 : Wales
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
0333 016 2222About
Provided by Hugh James
As a firm we are passionate about sport. We are widely recognised as the leading sports law firm in Wales and our sport lawyers provide services to individuals and sporting organisations, including major governing bodies.
We offer a comprehensive service to sportsmen and women, helping them to manage life on and off the field.
We advise on:
- contracts;
- disciplinary hearings;
- the legal consequences of sporting injuries;
- image rights;
- asset management;
- property; and
- financial services.
Sports organisations need lawyers who understand their game. For more than 20 years our sports lawyers have dealt with high profile matters, often controversial and sensitive in nature, for a range of sporting organisation to whom we provide informed and commercially focused advice on:
- governance issues;
- commercial and sponsorship rights and agreements;
- disciplinary and regulatory hearings;
- property;
- construction (in particular stadium construction);
- merchandising and licensing;
- ambush marketing; and
- funding.
We have worked with a broad range of clients including numerous former international rugby players, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), the British Boxing Board of Control and Ffos Las Racecourse.
Chambers Review
Hugh James has a market-leading sports law group with an excellent portfolio of some of the most prominent clients in Welsh and British sport, including a number of major clubs and governing bodies. It is consistently instructed on major disciplinary matters and commercial agreements, especially in boxing and rugby.
Work Highlights
- Hugh James advised the Football Association of Wales on the successful joint bid with other national associations to host the UEFA European Championships finals tournament for men in 2028.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The service provided is of the highest standard. It's very reassuring for our organisation and our members to have access to high-level support from very experienced legal professionals."
"Their in-depth knowledge of the sector in Wales is incredibly beneficial, and we really value the range of staff within their team that all have the requisite knowledge to be immediately helpful."
"They are always accessible and up to date with the latest developments on the commercial contracting position."
"The team has a wide range of experts to call upon internally, ensuring they can delve into complex matters in a timely manner."
"The service provided is of the highest standard. It's very reassuring for our organisation and our members to have access to high-level support from very experienced legal professionals."
"Their in-depth knowledge of the sector in Wales is incredibly beneficial, and we really value the range of staff within their team that all have the requisite knowledge to be immediately helpful."
"They are always accessible and up to date with the latest developments on the commercial contracting position."
"The team has a wide range of experts to call upon internally, ensuring they can delve into complex matters in a timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Loosemore is a sports sector specialist of many years' standing, and advises mostly on commercial matters at the intersection of sports and media.
"Mark is a hugely valued contact for our organisation and across the sport and leisure sector."
"Mark is incredibly knowledgeable about our sector and its specific challenges. He is also very flexible in terms of availability and willingness to provide advice and support."
"Mark has always been an outstanding support our organisation, offering advice and information whilst connecting us into the wider team where required."
"Mark has a detailed understanding of our business and brings a lot of added value, both legally and strategically. He always makes meaningful suggestions on how we can grow."