Sport
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 2
Contact number
(020) 7797 8600Chambers Review
The barristers at Littleton Chambers have a strong pedigree when it comes to sports law disputes. Sources praise their ability to "easily navigate complex matters at short notice." They act for sporting organisations and individuals on commercial, employment and sport-specific regulatory issues. Members are "trusted to handle the most complex sports cases," such as those involving anti-doping charges, wrongful dismissals, defamation, breaches of contract and others. The set has broad experience across many sports, such as football, rugby, athletics, cycling, gymnastic and boxing. Members regularly appear in the UK courts as well as before the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. Members of the set have been involved in the Scottish Women's National Football Team's employment case against the Scottish FA.
Jason Drakeford is the senior clerk.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are very user-friendly. They are very responsive and always make you feel as if you are the most important client in the world."
"I'm always impressed with Littleton's clerks. Their latest feat was favourable scheduling of a hearing against all odds."
"The clerks are a pleasure to deal with."
"The clerks are very user-friendly. They are very responsive and always make you feel as if you are the most important client in the world."
"I'm always impressed with Littleton's clerks. Their latest feat was favourable scheduling of a hearing against all odds."
"The clerks are a pleasure to deal with."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Gilroy KC is an impressive barrister who specialises in employment-related disputes, with highly praised expertise in cases involving football managers. He has also been involved in cases within rugby, swimming and boxing.
"He is extremely effective and he does the utmost for his clients."
"He provides very down-to-earth and practical guidance."
Ashley Cukier has a strong practice representing players and governing bodies in cases concerning sports rule breaches. He regularly assists in connection with FA Rule K arbitration and regulatory matters.
"Ashley possesses an innate ability to dissect complex legal issues with clarity and precision."
"He approaches cases with meticulous attention to detail and invests considerable time and effort in understanding the intricacies of the situation."
David Reade KC has a well-respected sports law practice and frequently works on cases regarding football and cycling. He regularly handles discrimination and defamation claims, as well as contractual disputes.
"David Reade is responsive and a very compelling advocate."
"He has excellent rapport with clients and brings gravitas and expertise to appellate-level proceedings."
Lydia Banerjee enjoys a strong reputation for her expertise in gymnastics, athletics and football. She regularly assists with sport-related investigation and dismissal issues.
"Lydia Banerjee is great with clients, focused, hard-working and excellent to have on your side."
Grahame Anderson garners praise for his expertise in handling a plethora of matters in regard to football and rugby. His experience includes handling both contractual and regulatory sports matters, including discrimination and funding related disputes.
"Grahame Anderson adopts a commercial approach. He is also responsive and a joy to work with."
"He is excellent at drafting and has technical knowledge of regulatory matters."
Sam Neaman maintains a strong focus on boxing, football and motor racing matters. He has extensive experience acting on behalf of individual athletes and managers.
"Sam Neaman is a superb orator who can convey complex technical arguments in a digestible manner."
"He is creative, very responsive and always makes time for me."
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