Monthly Archives: September 2017


Aidan O’Brien appointed to the Sport Resolutions Pro Bono Legal Advice Panel

Published: 08/09/2017 | News

Aidan has recently been appointed to the Sport Resolutions Pro Bono Legal Advice Panel and has been invited to provide athletes with advice and assistance in the following areas: Anti-doping Athlete Selection and Eligibility Athlete and Player Contracts Safeguarding – children, young people and / or adults at risk Discipline Paralympic classification   Aidan is […]

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Government reforms discount rate

Published: 07/09/2017 | News

Measures to change the way compensation payouts are calculated have been unveiled today by Lord Chancellor David Lidington. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/reforms-to-compensation-payouts-announced The announcement follows a pledge made by Ministers in February to consult on whether there was a fairer way to set the “discount rate” in future.

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An independent investigation by Ian Unsworth QC into events surrounding the submission of a forged letter has led to the English Football League fining Watford FC £4.3m including costs.

Published: 07/09/2017 | News

An independent investigation by Ian Unsworth QC into events surrounding the submission of a forged letter has led to the English Football League fining Watford FC £4.3m including costs.  http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41042983 Ian Unsworth QC is ranked by Chambers and Partners as one of the country’s leading Sports Law Silks.  

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Lee Evans shortlisted by Chambers and Partners UK as Personal Injury Junior of the Year 2017.

Published: 05/09/2017 | News

We are pleased to announce that Lee Evans has been shortlisted as one of only three personal injury juniors for the 2017 Personal Injury Junior of the Year Award. The result will be announced on 26th October 2017 at the London Hilton on Park Lane. https://www.chambersandpartners.com/chambers-uk-bar-awards-2017    

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