Specialist Sports Law Barristers in the UK
We represent professional athletes, clubs, unions, governing bodies, and organisations in high-stakes sporting disputes, championing success on and off the field.
At 39 Essex Chambers, our offering is rooted in a steadfast commitment to exceptional client relationships and a progressive approach. Backed by deep sector knowledge, we help our clients stay ahead of the game — and win — in the world of sport.
Our specialised expertise spans a broad range of areas, including commercial contracts, injury, image rights, licensing, planning, anti-doping, gaming, taxation, stadium construction, immigration, disciplinary and safeguarding.
We have been appointed and appeared as members in disciplinary tribunals and act before national and international panels, such as CAS, the FA, Premier League Judicial Panel, EFL, LTA, ECB, ITIA, World Athletics, NADP, Sports Resolution, The British Boxing Board of Control and FIFA, as well as World Rugby and National Olympic Committees.
Peter Campbell
Director of Clerking
Chris Jones
Senior Practice Manager (ADR)
What Our Sports Law Barristers Do
We offer advisory and litigation services, alongside appointments to act as arbitrator, mediator and tribunal panel members across all aspects of sports law.
Our work has featured prominently in some of the most complex and high-profile sporting disputes. When it comes to the law in sport, our experience is unparalleled, and we are fully qualified to advise clients across a wide range of sectors, including:
- Administrative & Public law
- Safeguarding
- Sports Injury
- Information & AI
- Image rights
- Commercial and media agreements
- Regulatory & Disciplinary
- Safeguarding
- Employment
- Tax
- E-Sports
Who Our Sports Law Barristers Represent
Our global client list is extensive and includes representing professional and amateur athletes, sports agents, intermediaries and Sports Club owners. We have also advised rugby unions and international federations, such as FIFA, the RFU and World Rugby.
Whether the matter involves anti-doping authorities, contractual disputes for UK governing bodies, or regulatory challenges with National and International Committees, our clients rely on 39 Essex Chambers for specialist legal support and strategic insight.
Where Our Sports Law Barristers Act
Our sports law barristers work with leading figures and organisations across industry and regularly appear before UK-based disciplinary and regulatory panels. They also act in proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and other independent arbitration panels, providing expert advocacy in high-value sporting matters.
Members frequently appear before safeguarding boards and regulatory review panels, and have represented clients in the High Court and the Court of Appeal, as well as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Our barristers are also highly experienced in arbitration and mediation both nationally and overseas, acting across Europe, Oceania, North America and Asia.
Instructing a Sports Law Barrister
Clients benefit from the insight and experience of 39 Essex Chambers’ Sports Law team, which delivers strategic and commercially focused advice across all aspects of sports law.
Working with a highly responsive and awarded practice team, clients are provided with a consistent and efficient experience from instruction through to resolution. Our practice team facilitate all instructions with precision, ensuring swift access to our barristers’ expertise.
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