Old Square Chambers is a popular choice for sporting teams, players and individuals connected to or with sport. Our reputation has been built upon successful football and rugby litigation, however members have been involved in issues relating to many sports including athletics, boxing, motor racing, horse racing, nfl and cycling.
We advise teams, sporting bodies, players, coaches, agents, physiotherapists and team healthcare professionals with disputes, including employment and contractual matters.
Specialists in Sports Law
Mary O’Rourke QC successfully represented the “Bloodgate” doctor before the ERC disciplinary and appeal panels and ultimately the GMC.
Our clinical negligence specialists handle claims which have led to career-ending injuries.
Lectures held by the FA, RFL, UK Sport, LMedA, Chartered Sports Physios, REMO, the British Horseracing Authority, World Sports Trauma Congress and the ISSSMC will often include an Old Square Chambers specialist presenting on sports medicine issues.
Members have written articles for Law in Sport and World Sport Advocate.
Clients pursuing equine-related injuries, sporting or otherwise, will be interested in our barristers with know-how in handling issues of damages, loss of earnings, vet and livery bills, and future losses.
William Meade (Senior Clerk)
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Graham Smith (Deputy Senior Clerk)
