London
Continuing to grow beyond its core horse racing
base, this firm has won interesting instructions for regulatory bodies
in football and hockey, sporting individuals, broadcasters and other commercial
entities. Within horse racing, the firm has maintained its prominent market
position, with highlights including well-publicised disciplinary cases.
Clients describe the team as "commercially aware and astute - the
lawyers create a good friendly relationship which makes it easy for you
to just pick up the phone to them."
"Always a true gent and a true professional,"
Patrick Russell dominates the horse racing scene, and his position as
senior partner has not diminished his workload. In the past year he
successfully defended the Horseracing Regulatory Authority's (HRA) decision
to suspend Kieren Fallon from racing in Britain. Russell is also increasingly
active in football, with one peer stating: "He's my first choice
for football doping work. He really understands how to deal with the
FA." Edward Craig continues to work closely with him and is recommended
as "a very solid lawyer who is learning a lot." On the commercial
side Jason Saiban joins the tables this year. Clients regard him as
"quick, personable and intuitive in knowing what we want."
He has been acting for the Youth Sport Trust in the first ever UK Schools
Games.
Clients/Work Highlights: Other clients
include Honda Racing F1 Team, Bolton Wanderers and IMG.
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