Sport

Oct 1 2010 The Journal

Watson Burton LLP, Newcastle
BHP Law Newcastle, Darlington
Dickinson Dees LLP, Newcastle
Muckle LLP, Newcastle

Watson Burton LLP advised extensively in relation to NewcastleGateshead's successful bid to be a host city in the 2018 England World Cup. It also provided advice to Newcastle United FC on stadium naming rights.

In 2009, BHP Law's sport team grew with the addition of three football consultants. Robin Winskell and his team act for professional footballers and clubs such as Peterborough United FC and Barnsley FC.

Peter Clark heads Dickinson Dees LLP's sports law team, which acts for a prominent array of clients including Newcastle United, Northern Racing and Nike UK.

Muckle LLP's clients include Sunderland AFC and Durham County Cricket Club. Steve McNicol heads the team, which is praised for its 'quick turnaround and commercial advice'.