Ashfords has a specialist team of sports lawyers. Our expertise is primarily in horseracing and other equine disciplines, motorsport, football, cycling, cricket, boxing and rugby union. We act for individuals, clubs, team sponsors and rights holders and advise on issues arising both on and off the field of play. Our team has a wealth of experience of sports, both as participants and as legal advisers. We believe we have the right blend of technical expertise and practical understanding of the sports industry. We act for regulators, representative bodies, sponsors, teams and participants in sports at all professional levels. Our clients range from Olympic three day event riders to the British Microlight Aircraft Association.

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT THE TEAM

Chamber Guide to the Legal Profession 2007 Edition
“Rory Mac Neice singled out as a “solicitor advocate who does really good work”.

Chamber Guide to the Legal Profession 2006 Edition
“Litigator, Rory Mac Neice “really knows his stuff”. Clients appreciate that he has “detailed specialist knowledge and always gives sound advice”. He has the mentality of a sportsman in the sense that he does not like losing”

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2005 Edition
“… has detailed specialist knowledge and always gives sound advice”

Legal 500
“…understands how racing works”

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2004 Edition
"…boasts particular experience in racing-related disputes as well as advising football and rugby clubs”