We understand the many areas where elite sports clubs and sports people need legal advice and practical commercial input, and David is listed as a leading Partner in Legal 500 and ranked Band 1 in Chambers.
Thompson Darwin is the retained law firm of the Scarlets. We provide all legal services the club needs for a fixed price per month. David Thompson, who was previously the chief executive of a Super League rugby team, acts like in-house solicitor for the Scarlets, advising on whatever issues the club may face running an elite level sports club and stadium on a day to day basis. Ranging from simple sponsorship agreements and players joining and leaving the club, to complicated commercial contacts.
Other clients have included:
- Llanelli Rugby Football Club
- The WRU
- The Ospreys
- Gwalia United Football Club (formerly Cardiff Ladies Football Club)
- Pro Rugby Wales
- Cardiff Devils
We can support you with the following:
- Commercial contracts
- Disputes
- Human resources
- Image rights
- Intellectual property
- Media rights
- Playing and coaching contracts
- Regulatory compliance and disciplinary matters.
- UK Border Agency issues