Headed up by the ‘unflappable’ Tom Barnard, the Irwin Mitchell team stands out for its work with sporting governing bodies, high-profile professional athletes, and major sports brands on complex commercial and corporate matters. The practice’s contentious offering ranges from wrongful termination and personal injury claims to proceedings at the High Court. In Gatwick, Barnard is an expert in corporate disputes and high-value regulatory arbitrations. Chichester-based Michael Taylor is knowledgeable on wealth and estate planning affairs. In Southampton, Hannah Clipston is a specialist in complicated commercial litigation and mediation issues.
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‘Tom Barnard is excellent and leads a top team.’
‘Tom Barnard is excellent and would not be out of place at any top sports practice. He is unflappable and provides a top service on both simple and complicated cases.’
Kernmandanten
- UK Athletics
- Otmar Szafnauer
- James Ellington
- Millwall FC
- Pure Gym
- Gravity Fitness
- British Rowing
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for UK Athletics across its entire business, including on high-profile disciplinary cases prosecuted by UK Athletics (e.g Fuzz Caan).
- Advising Otmar Szafnauer, Formula 1 CEO and team principal of Aston Martin F1 Team and Alpine F1 Team, in connection with his departure from Aston Martin F1 Team.
- Advised Millwall Football Club planning permission for a new football academy and training ground in West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Praxisleitung
Tom Barnard; Michael Taylor; Hannah Clipston