One of the leading sets of barristers’ chambers in England, we combine excellence in advocacy and advisory work with a modern, client-focussed service.
“Crown Office Chambers is distinguished by the quality of its members. From its outstanding silks down to its leading juniors, excellence runs through the set.”
One of the leading sets of barristers’ chambers in England, we combine excellence in advocacy and advisory work with a modern, client-focussed service.
“Crown Office Chambers is distinguished by the quality of its members. From its outstanding silks down to its leading juniors, excellence runs through the set.”
With over 100 barristers working in specialist areas, our multi-discipline chambers has strong expertise in commercial and general insurance.
The ‘outstanding’ clerks are ‘commercial and willing to consider cases on innovative fee structures – not something seen at some of the more traditional sets’.
As a strong commercial set, our dedicated staff provide extensive support to help maintain Crown Office as a leading chambers.
Crown Office Chambers offers a team of barristers with extensive experience in sports law, combining their genuine passion for sport with specialist legal expertise. Members are frequently instructed in some of the most high-profile disputes or sensitive cases that require complete confidentiality. Our barristers are trusted advisors and advocates for clients ranging from individual athletes and agents to professional clubs and governing bodies. We have extensive experience representing clients before international forums, domestic tribunals, and disciplinary panels, including regular cases at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). We also have genuine insight into the many arbitrators available to sit on national and international tribunals and can assist our clients with their nomination of an arbitrator. This breadth of knowledge and experience enables us to provide strategic, industry-specific advice and robust advocacy across all areas of sports law.
We have several barristers consistently ranked in the legal directories for Sports Law.
What sets us apart?
Our sports team is distinguished by its practical understanding of the sports industry, with some having competed at high levels themselves, including professionally, and understand the unique pressures and challenges faced by athletes, coaches, and sports organisations. This first-hand insight, coupled with legal prowess, enables Crown Office Chambers to offer a service that is both legally astute and attuned to the realities of professional sport.
Our services
Crown Office Chambers provides a comprehensive suite of legal services tailored to address the diverse and rapidly evolving needs of the sports industry. Our expertise spans all areas, covering the full spectrum of disputes, regulatory issues and advisory work arising in the context of sport.
We have experience across a broad array of sports including football, cricket, golf, rugby, tennis, boxing, equestrian, athletics, motorsport, rowing and Esports. Our barristers have represented and are trusted by sports governing bodies, clubs, agents, and individual athletes/competitors.
This breadth of expertise, combined with our practical understanding of the sports industry, enables us to offer strategic, industry-specific solutions. Our reputation for delivering high-quality legal services is built on a foundation of rigorous analysis, innovative thinking, and a commitment to achieving successful outcomes for our clients.
Client-centric and flexible approach
Understanding the fast-paced and high-stakes nature of the modern sports industry, our barristers are committed to providing an agile, client-focused service. We prioritise accessibility and responsiveness, making ourselves widely available outside traditional working hours to meet the demands of our clients. Whether providing strategic advice in a time-sensitive commercial dispute or guiding athletes through urgent disciplinary proceedings, our team is dedicated to handling every matter with the utmost sensitivity, professionalism, and discretion.
We understand that no two clients or situations are the same, which is why we tailor our approach to suit each client’s specific objectives and the unique nuances of their sport. Our deep-rooted industry knowledge, combined with our flexibility and client-centred ethos, ensures that we act not just as legal advisors but also as trusted colleagues in the world of Sports Law.
Key areas of expertise
Commercial
Disciplinary and Anti-Doping
Insurance
Professional negligence
Property and Construction
Personal injury
Health & Safety
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
For more information on how we can support you in any sports-related legal issue, please contact our clerking team.