News and Events


24th Apr 2023News

The FA suspends top football agent Aidy Ward from all Intermediary Activity for 20 months

Adrian Ward and Colossal Sports Management Ltd have both been suspended by The FA from all Intermediary activity up to and including 3rd December 2024, and warned about their future conduct. Will Martin represented The FA throughout the disciplinary proceedings. Approaching a player to enter into a representation contract before 1st January in the year of their 16th birthday, […]

19th Apr 2023Events

Regulatory Crime Seminar 2023

Members of 2 Hare Court’s Criminal Regulatory Group would be delighted for you to join them at their annual event: Regulatory Crime Seminar 2pm – 5pm Thursday 11th May 2023   Hilton Manchester Deansgate With drinks and canapés to follow at Cloud 23 This years’ Regulatory Crime Seminar includes talks on the law surrounding indictments […]

14th Apr 2023News

Claim based on “problem gambling” dismissed

A Claimant who described himself as “a problem gambler” has lost his claim against Star Sports, a Mayfair bookmaker, for the return of betting losses incurred whilst he was in a “betting frenzy”. Chris Gillespie represented Star Sports (“SS”). The Claimant had argued that SS, in providing him with facilities to gamble, supplied a service […]

13th Apr 2023News

Acquittal for Peter Lownds and Grace Forbes in long running fraud trial

Peter Lownds and Grace Forbes act for client acquitted in a multi-million-pound consumer product fraud and money laundering trial that was heard over three months at Southwark Crown Court. In a six-defendant trial, their client was the only one to receive ‘not guilty’ verdicts. Peter and Grace were instructed by Catherine Jackson of Bindmans LLP. […]