"Clarke Willmott ’s sports team is jointly led by employment specialist Kevin Jones and Trevor Watkins , who has been appointed to the UK Sport national anti-doping and sports dispute resolution panels. The firm advised the British Olympic Association/Team GB in relation to the contracts surrounding the 2012 Training Camp, and has also been active in football club sales. 2007 saw it win first-time instructions from the Amateur Boxing Association and Sportoptima". [The Legal 500, released 2009]
"Clients ‘would recommend Clarke Willmott to anyone within the sports business’, with practice head Trevor Watkins highly admired…
Nationally Clarke Willmott is an ‘ industry leader’ in sports law" [The Legal 500, released 2009]
"Under the strong leadership of entrepreneurial team head Trevor Watkins , Clarke Willmott maintains a sturdy presence in UK sport. Watkins…commitment to providing “immediate, practical advice” is at the heart of the team’s ethos. This is evidenced by the British Olympic Association’s decision to call upon the team for advice on the contracts involved with the 2012 training camp. Market sources see these lawyers as “a good blend of fast, responsive and pragmatic workers.” [Chambers Legal Directory 2009]
"Clients believe they get the best of both worlds from this firm’s “top-quality advice and open, friendly approach.” The [employment] team has niche expertise in the sporting sector, this clear focus allows for a “tremendously expert approach and a clear understanding of the client’s business.” Recommended as a “tenacious and eloquent advocate," Kevin Jones heads the employment team, and his detailed knowledge of the sporting sector is a valuable asset". [Chambers Legal Directory 2009]