Law firm becomes principal partner of Taunton Rugby Club for new season
Clarke Willmott has renewed its long-standing partnership with Taunton Rugby Club, becoming the club’s principal partner for the upcoming 25/26 season.
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Professional sport & employment law: Player & manager settlement agreements
Tier 1 ranked sports lawyer Tim Copplestone looks into factors to consider when a player or manager leaves their club, resolving the termination of their current employment contract.
Summer of Sport Round-Up
It’s been a packed summer of sport from the FIFA Club World Cup to the British Grand Prix. Over the past few months, our top tier sports sector has been discussing essential topics worth considering for those working within the sector.
Claims against financial advisors for alleged negligent advice
High net worth individuals, including professional sportspeople, are often approached in relation to unregulated investments or non-mainstream tax planning that presents significant financial risk.
When the game ends: Divorce in the world of sports
In 2025, sports-related divorces are drawing more attention than ever. Here’s what makes them unique - and what athletes (and their advisors) need to know.
The Football Governance Bill and the Independent Football Regulator – Once upon a time in Bury
Football matters to people. We did not need to come from Bury to know how traumatic the demise of that club was for that community….
Supreme Court decision on gender starts to have ripple effects in the Sporting world
Only a few weeks after the Supreme Court decision in For Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish Ministers ,where the Supreme Court held that the…
Clarke Willmott continues longstanding partnership with cricket club
Clarke Willmott has renewed its partnership with Somerset County Cricket Club (SCCC)
Clarke Willmott hosts transition event for Bristol Bears players
Clarke Willmott has hosted an event at its Bristol offices, in partnership with the Rugby Players Association (RPA), to provide Bristol Bears players with an insight into the value of mentorship.
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Clarke Willmott’s Chris Longbottom nominated for Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards
Chris Longbottom, national family law team manager and partner at Clarke Willmott in Manchester, has been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Private Client Lawyer of the Year’ award at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards.