News & Events: Sports Law
Louisa Simpson successfully defends athlete accused of bringing their sport into disrepute and breaching code of conduct
Louisa Simpson represented an athlete in respect of their appeal to the British Equestrian Federation, of a disciplinary decision and sanction made by one of its member bodies (UK Polocrosse Association). Louisa facilitated an early resolution for the athlete which included UKPA agreeing to all remedial aspects requested by the athlete, including overturning the sanction, […]
Adam Gadd appointed to the Sport Resolutions Panel
We are very pleased that Adam Gadd has been appointed to the Sport Resolutions Panel until 2027. Adam was one of 300 individuals independently selected by Sport Resolutions’ Panel Appointments and Reviews Committee for his skills, knowledge and experience in sports law. Adam Gadd has a wide ranging and varied common law practice which includes […]
Tim Broom joins Pump Court as Second Junior Civil Clerk
We are delighted to welcome Tim Broom, who joins our civil clerking team. As the Second Junior Civil Clerk, Tim plays a pivotal role in the smooth operation of chambers and is responsible for diary and practice management across all civil areas, with a special emphasis on the regulatory team. His duties include the fair […]
Pump Court Chambers launches Sports Law team
Pump Court Chambers’ Sports Law team has been involved in sports related commercial dispute resolution, disciplinary and regulatory proceedings, employment issues, personal injury, breach of confidentiality and privacy, private client work (including divorce proceedings) as well as allegations of business crimes involving sports organisations, associations and clubs. They are also regularly involved in substantial and […]
