BEST PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN SPORT
AFL Architects
AFL Architects is a globally recognized firm specializing in captivating commercial and people-centric designs, with a focus on the sports and leisure sector. They have successfully undertaken prestigious projects worldwide, including stadia, arenas, training facilities, and event masterplans. AFL Architects prides itself on agility, collaboration, and architectural and technical excellence.
Notable projects include the development of Wrexham Gateway, where they enhanced spectator safety and connectivity between public transport and the Racecourse Ground. In China, AFL Architects designed a world-class training facility for Dalian Yifang Football Club, overcoming challenges of scale and functionality through optimized layouts and water management systems.
A significant undertaking was the optimization of Lusail Stadium for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. AFL Architects redesigned the interior for improved sightlines and efficient flow, delivering an iconic landmark integrated into the city’s master plan.
With their expertise and creative vision, AFL Architects consistently delivers exceptional sports and leisure facilities that enhance the spectator experience and leave a lasting impact on communities.
Brandsmiths
Brandsmiths has a leading practice in the football industry. Further to the technical skill and practical experience of its lawyers, it has become the ‘go to’ Firm for those involved in the industry. The Sports Group provides tailored and strategic advice to top level professional football clubs, international football agencies, elite professional football players and some of the most recognisable global sports brands. Recently, Brandsmiths has advised Manchester United, Everton, YMU, Wasserman Media Group, Jamie Vardy, Virgil van Dijk, Roberto Carlos, Ben Foster and Umbro (i.e. Iconix Brand Group). In the 2022 summer transfer window Brandsmiths advised on 37 football transfers in over 10 countries with a combined transfer fee value of c.£500 million. Such transactions included some of the largest in the history of football, including Antony and Casemiro’s transfers to Manchester United from Ajax and Real Madrid respectively.
Evelyn Partners
Evelyn Partners Sports Division is committed to providing financial education in Sport.
We currently work at a number of football clubs across the country delivering financial education from U18s upwards
We have recently launched the first ever education programme in boxing partnering with Anthony Joshuas 258 MGT.
We have launched alongside Law in Sport the first ever Boxing & the Law Seminar taking place this week.
We work across mens and womans sport and are committed to helping all forms of all sport
InsightX
InsightX is the leading supplier of due diligence and intelligence to sport in the UK and to teams and brands across Europe and the US.
We use a global network of researchers and investigative journalists to source information about third parties to help our clients avoid reputational or financial damage.
InsightX does not rely on machine intelligence to source information, instead using detailed human research, analysis and investigation. Our reports go into far greater depth than those of any other supplier and, where information is not available via digital sources, InsightX uses local affiliates and investigative information to retrieve records and data manually.
Since 2020, we have helped every one of our clients across sport avoid or mitigate potential damage by association.
Onside Law
Onside Law launched in 2005 and has become one of the most respected law firms in Sport and Media, with offices in London, Geneva and Sydney.
Onside Law works with some of the largest sporting federations and most famous sporting talent in the world. 2022-23 saw them work with many high-profile global sporting clients that include Red Bull Racing, AC Milan, ATP Media, World Rugby, ECB, LTA, RFU, WRU and the rapidly growing Two Circles agency. In the last few months alone, highlights include advising on Jude Bellingham’s transfer to Real Madrid; the staging of 2023 Rugby World Cup and the Grand Slam Boards’ response to Novak Djokovic’s political statements.
Trivandi
Trivandi is a global team of trusted industry experts that lead the design, delivery and operations of major events and venues.
Our multi-disciplinary team provide strategy, commercial and sustainability advisory, architecture and project management, alongside operational services.
Founded 10 years ago by the Venues and Infrastructure Leadership team of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Trivandi has expanded to 40 permanent staff across four global offices in London, Doha, Dubai and Riyadh. Our core team are supported by over 1,000 freelance SMEs in Trivandi’s Associate Network. We have delivered over 200 major projects across 26 countries.
Our goal is to make every venue and event better than the one before, leave a sustainable legacy and train local people to do what we do.
We apply our ‘One Team’ approach to projects to bring together expertise across every stage of a project’s lifecycle, from concept to execution, to maximise collaboration, efficiency and knowledge transfer. This results in better design, cost savings, improved guest experience, more sustainable outcomes and an increased return on investment.
We love what we do, and we bring a shared passion, ambition and flexibility towards continually creating the next venue and event better than the one before.
