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Concussions in sport — why a lasting power of attorney is critical to manage your affairs
Why and how sportspeople can take proactive steps to ensure that their personal affairs are managed by those they trust.
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Coleen Rooney
Representing Coleen Rooney in her successful defence against the libel claim brought by Rebekah Vardy. The ‘Wagatha Christie’ case was one of the most high-profile libel cases in UK history. We acted as the lead strategist and legal advisor for the case, as well as project manager.
Read moreMichael Vaughan OBE
Representing Michael Vaughan OBE (former England cricket captain and broadcaster) in connection with allegations made against him as part of the Yorkshire Country Cricket Club (Azeem Rafiq) racism scandal. Vaughan was cleared of all charges brought against him before the Cricket Disciplinary Commission panel.
Read moreWayne Rooney
Providing Wayne Rooney with urgent crisis management advice after private photos of him were published online and in the tabloid press. Our expertise and ingenuity led to the matter being successfully resolved and all the photos being taken down.
Ben Stokes OBE
Representing Ben Stokes OBE (England international cricketer and test team captain) and his mother (Deborah Stokes) in connection with their invasion of privacy claim against News Group Newspapers Limited (The Sun), securing substantial damages and an apology from the defendant.
Phone hacking
Acting on phone hacking claims against various tabloid newspapers.
Premier League Club Chairman
Advising a former Premier League club Chairman on the tax implications of existing trust arrangements, including the availability of tax reliefs on shareholdings worth in the region of £25m. This included managing family dynamics, tax and estate planning and long-term objectives.
Premier League players and coaching staff
Advising Premier League footballers and coaching staff (and their families) with estate planning for estates worth millions of pounds.
International football player
Advising the family of an international and Premier League footballer concerning paternity claims and media management.
Why and how sportspeople can take proactive steps to ensure that their personal affairs are managed by those they trust.
Our family law experts represented a high-profile international footballer in court proceedings concerning financial support for his child.
We explore the ‘on-field’ agreements to help football players protect their reputations, financial security and rights.
Read moreWhy and how sportspeople can take proactive steps to ensure that their personal affairs are managed by those they trust.
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