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About
Provided by Ashley Cukier
Practice Areas
Barrister specialising in commercial litigation, civil fraud and sports law. Current sports law Junior of the Year (2023). Substantial sports law practice, predominantly focused on financial disputes, and informed by his commercial litigation, arbitration and civil fraud expertise. Particularly sought after for football matters – both domestic and international – involving clubs, agents, players and managers. Recent high profile and high-value matters (as sole counsel) include two separate victories before the FIFA Football Tribunal (Hiddink v Football Association of the Maldives; Koopman v Football Association of the Maldives), successfully representing the Respondent before the FA Appeal Board in an appeal by Southend United FC against a 10-point deduction; and a multi-million-pound football agency arbitration (Rule K), containing Portuguese and English elements, which generated a highly favourable settlement shortly before trial. Also highly experienced in sports regulatory issues. Lead junior counsel on the Independent Investigation into Yorkshire County Cricket Club, commissioned in the wake of the Azeem Rafiq scandal. Frequently appointed to act in disciplinary hearings (Tennis, Football, Sailing), selection challenges and doping hearings across a variety of sports. Sport Resolutions arbitrator and mediator. FA and EFL arbitrator. Premier League panellist.
For comprehensive CV, visit https://littletonchambers.com/people/ashley-cukier/
Career
Called to the Bar 2013, Lincoln’s Inn. Lord Mansfield Scholar. Lord Bowen Scholar. Hardwick Scholar. Cambridge University: BA Modern Languages (French & Italian) – Starred First (First in Year). Sciences Po, Paris: Diploma in International Relations and Economics. University of Pennsylvania Law School – LLM (Distinction).
Personal
French
Spanish
Italian
Hebrew (conversational)
Chambers Review
UK Bar
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"Ashley frankly has no weaknesses. He grasps the issues with speed, his written work is beyond outstanding, and he is always there to take the pressure off you when you need it."
"Ashley is very approachable and has a nice manner with clients. He gets his head into the detail well and is good at managing expectations on timing."
"Ashley Cukier is easy to deal with. His written work is brilliant, his attention to detail is phenomenal and he is really on the ball."
"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."
"Ashley frankly has no weaknesses. He grasps the issues with speed, his written work is beyond outstanding, and he is always there to take the pressure off you when you need it."
"Ashley is very approachable and has a nice manner with clients. He gets his head into the detail well and is good at managing expectations on timing."
"Ashley Cukier is easy to deal with. His written work is brilliant, his attention to detail is phenomenal and he is really on the ball."
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