Sports Law
The sports arena has expanded massively in the last 10 years. The commercial stakes are at an all time high with players, coaches, clubs and governing bodies facing challenging times. The ambit and scope of regulation has increased significantly and carefully considered legal advice is required to protect the interests of both clubs and players.
Richard Nelson LLP can offer professionally tailored advice and representation to players, clubs, coaches, referees and governing bodies on a variety of legal and regulatory matters.
An appreciation of the needs of sports people
A number of members of the firm have representative honours at regional and national level, something which helps us as a firm to understand the demands facing elite sports people.
If you require assistance in any regulatory or disciplinary proceedings, call the Richard Nelson LLP Sports Law Team for a no obligation chat to find out what we can do to assist you. Our experienced lawyers can:
- evaluate your case,
- offer written advice on how to proceed, and
- represent you before your governing body, club or disciplinary committee.
Dealing with sports governing bodies
Richard Nelson LLP also has experience of anti-doping procedures and can offer advice and representation, should an adverse result be reported to your governing body by UK Sport.
If you are a club or governing body, our Sports Law Team can offer advice on the drafting of rules, regulations and codes of conduct. We can also assist you in any disputes with governing bodies and/or other regulators.
Advice on and off the pitch
Because we offer a wide range of services, Richard Nelson LLP is able to provide advice both on and off the pitch.
If you find yourself in trouble with the police contact us as a matter of urgency, as we can offer a pragmatic advice taking into account your circumstances. We have a specialist team who deal with motoring offences and who are expert in obtaining acquittals and reductions in penalties. We even have a specialist driving law service keep medriving which can provide you not only with advice and representation should the need arise but also has a specialist web site and premium membership scheme which will allow you to keep yourself informed of changes and requirements in driving law and enable you to receive discounts on the costs of representation.
In addition to motoring related matters we also have specialist solicitors within the firm who can deal with business related investigations including tax matters, health and safety, employment, trading standards, FSA and regulatory investigations and much more.
Contact us
So, if you have any queries whatsoever, be they sport related or in relation to other issues which have arisen, contact us and we will be delighted to assist