We work with high profile sports clubs and international athletes in rugby, football and cricket.
We act for Cardiff City FC, Glamorgan Cricket Club and Wales’ regional rugby teams, including Pontypool Rugby. We are also on the legal panel for UK Anti-Doping and the Gambling Commission.
We advise clients on a wide range of sport and leisure issues, including:
Sole legal advisor to Cardiff City FC and Cardiff City Women for many years, specifically:
We met with Cardiff City Football Club’s Mark McGuinness at our Cardiff office for a chat on mental health and the workplace.
Commercial Disputes lawyer Clare Good, has been very open with her own experiences of mental health and eating disorders, raising awareness on how vital it is to fund research in this area.
Mark and Clare find common ground between the world of professional football and the pressures of litigation, and how both have found help through new hobbies and professional support.
During August 2023, Cardiff City Women became Wales’ first full women’s squad to sign semi-professional contracts.
Employment lawyer Rebecca Mahon, worked alongside the Club and the FAW to prepare the relevant documentation for this landmark move in women’s football in Wales.
Rebecca explains what this means for the players under UK law and the FIFA regulations.
The leading firm in Wales for sports law. Incredible connections and commitment to their clients.
Their advice is easily understood, practical and solution-focused.
Capital Law is well resourced and so is able to react quickly to requests. The firm is also cost-effective without compromising on quality.