Gary is head of sport and a partner in the public and regulatory unit.

 

An advisor on the implications for public and private bodies of national and international legislation and policy, he has extensive experience acting for regulatory, representative and State bodies on a wide range of matters.
 
He advises his clients on the interpretation of legislation, policy development, regulation enforcement, commercial and contractual issues, disciplinary matters, competition law, changes in legislation, discrimination issues and a wide range of statutory, legal and evidential matters.
 
Gary represents and advises numerous businesses and sports organisations on a daily basis in sport law issues including sponsorship agreements, product endorsement arrangements, broadcasting, personality and image rights, infrastructure projects, licensing agreements, employment contracts and freedom of movement, health and safety matters, naming rights agreements, competition law issues, equality and discrimination, event management, ambush marketing, grievance procedures, intellectual property protection and exploitation, anti-doping regulations and prosecutions, disciplinary proceedings, administration and membership issues, dispute resolution and the structuring and enforcement of sport rules and regulations.
 
Gary has been recognised for his work by a number of independent international commentators and guides including the European Legal 500, Chambers Global and European Legal Experts.