News and Events - Sports Law


29th Aug 2024News

Michael Rawlinson and Amina Graham appear in high profile Football Association disciplinary hearing

Michael Rawlinson represented the Head Coach of Nottingham Forest FC, Nuno Espírito Santo, as well as defender Neco Williams. Amina Graham appeared on behalf of The Football Association. The hearing was held in relation to charges concerning post-match media comments, following Nottingham Forest’s controversial defeat to Everton in April. Full written reasons in respect of […]

26th Mar 2024News

Christopher Coltart KC and Amina Graham Appointed to the Sport Resolutions Panel

Christopher Coltart KC has been reappointed to the Panel of the prestigious Sport Resolutions as a Legal Member on their National Panel. Amina Graham has been appointed to the Panel of the prestigious Sport Resolutions as a Specialist Member on their National Panel and National Safeguarding Panel. Sport Resolutions is a UK-based independent, not-for-profit, dispute […]

5th Jul 2023News

2 Hare Court Welcomes New Tenant Amina Graham

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 […]

18th May 2023News

Brian O’Neill KC represents The FA in Ivan Toney betting case

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 […]

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, […]