Hugh James is a top-100 UK law firm with a leading dedicated sports practice. Ranked Tier 1 in Legal 500 and Band 1 in Chambers for Sport in Wales, our cross-disciplinary team delivers expert legal and governance advice to clubs, governing bodies, investors and athletes across sport.

During the judging period, we advised Glamorgan Cricket on ‘The Hundred’ investment process, supported Offpitch Sports International through its first US-backed investment, and advised the Welsh Rugby Union on its Cardiff Rugby takeover. We also advised the Football Association of Wales on a new official kit supplier deal and hosting contracts for UEFA Euro 2028 and the Men’s Under-19 European Championships 2026, and the British Mountaineering Council on its bid to host the International Federation of Sport Climbing World Cup 2027. We advised the British Boxing Board of Control on several high-profile disciplinary cases and British Gymnastics on several significant dispute resolution matters.