We are delighted to announce that Amina Graham (Head of Regulatory Legal at The Football Association) has accepted an invitation to join 2 Hare Court with effect from October 2023. With her vast experience in sports law, both advisory and as an advocate, Amina will practise in this area in addition to professional discipline and […]
Brian O’Neill KC represented The Football Association before a Regulatory Commission held in Wembley Stadium on 16 May 2023 in the case of the Brentford striker Mr Ivan Toney who had admitted 232 breaches of FA Rule E8 and was charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b). On 17 May the Members of the Regulatory […]
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, […]
Oliver Glasgow KC was recently interviewed by The Times and named Lawyer of the Week. Oliver recently prosecuted Jordan McSweeney, 29, for the sexual assault and murder of Zara Aleena, a law graduate, in June this year. At the Old Bailey in London, McSweeney was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum of 38 years. […]
Brian O’Neill KC has been instructed by The Football Association to present the case against the Brentford footballer Ivan Toney who has been charged by The FA with more than 200 breaches of The FA’s rules prohibiting footballers from betting on matches. Press coverage: The Guardian | BBC News Brian has previously been instructed by […]
