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Simon Grove

Simon joined IPS Law on qualification in September 2009, having trained at Brabners Chaffe Street in Manchester. Previously, Simon worked in-house for A1 Grand Prix.

Simon has acted for professional sports clubs and players, sports agents, sports governing bodies and sporting brands.

Simon's notable recent experience includes:

  • advising a number of FA Premier League football clubs on player transfers, playing contracts and image rights agreements;
  • advising Scottish Premier League and FA Premier League clubs in a range of disputes;
  • assisting FA Premier League and Football League clubs in securing work permits for players;
  • acting for Premiership rugby clubs in relation to sponsorship deals;
  • advising FA Premier League football clubs on the terms and conditions in relation to their season tickets;
  • advising sports agents with regard to their representation contracts with players and clubs, and various disputes;
  • providing assistance and advice in respect of sporting organisations' trademark portfolios; and
  • acting for FA Premier League football clubs in a number of high profile cases at FIFA.

Simon has written articles on sports law for publication, most recently on the vicarious liability of a rugby club for injuries inflicted on an opponent by one of its players in an off-the-ball incident.

Simon Grove
Direct Line: 0161 830 4715
Email: info@ipslaw.co.uk


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