James Eighteen
James is a commercial litigator with a focus on the sports sector. He is a key advisor to many household names in sport, including The FA, the British Horseracing Authority and Premiership Rugby, on a range of contentious and regulatory matters. In addition, he advises teams and individuals such as Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden, regularly appearing before disciplinary panels, the High Court and the Court of Arbitration for Sport. James has particular experience in sporting investigations. His recent highlights include advising Premiership Rugby on a wide range of matters, including the creation and implementation of the Financial Monitoring Panel and the co-creation of a new Men’s Professional Game Partnership, as well as acting for Newcastle United FC on proceedings commenced in the Competition Appeal Tribunal by Sports Direct. · Northridge Law LLP
About
Commercial litigator focused on the sports sector, advising governing bodies such as The FA, the British Horseracing Authority and Premiership Rugby, and representing teams and individuals (including Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden) before disciplinary panels, the High Court and the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Has particular experience in sporting investigations and has advised Premiership Rugby on the Financial Monitoring Panel and the creation of a Men’s Professional Game Partnership, and acted for Newcastle United FC in Competition Appeal Tribunal proceedings by Sports Direct.
Practice areas
Office
Expertise
Education
- College of Law — LPC (2005)
- Nottingham University — Law (2004)