Ian Ritchie Joins Onside Law

Onside Law has announced former Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief executive, Ian Ritchie has joined as a consultant to the firm.

Ritchie’s career includes a variety of experience across business, media and sporting fields, after originally training as a barrister. His new role at Onside sees him going full circle, by returning to the legal profession.

In May last year he announced he would be stepping down from his role as chief executive of the Rugby Football Union that summer. The 63-year-old retired from the organisation, having been there since 2012.

Ian will be working alongside Onside Law’s six partners to lend his specialist understanding of the sporting and media world for the benefit of the firm and its clients.

Jamie Singer, founding partner of Onside Law, said: “We are delighted to welcome Ian to Onside Law, with his wide ranging CEO experience, including most recently at Wimbledon (the AELTC) and the RFU. We are very much looking forward to working with one of the most respected leaders in the sports industry.”

Ian Ritchie said: “Having worked with the team at Onside Law I know they differentiate themselves through their genuine ‘in house’ sector experience and first-class City law firm backgrounds. I am excited to take on this new role and use my knowledge and insight to assist the outstanding portfolio of clients at Onside.”

Onside Law is building on its existing team of industry recognised experts to ensure clients receive the practical, flexible and informed legal advice that the increasingly complex and sophisticated sector needs.