Sports

"A five-star service with all round strength from top to bottom."

Legal 500 2026

"Noted for its extensive experience and sterling reputation in criminal cases, inquests and regulatory work."

Chambers UK 2025

"The best set for licensing with an unparalleled breath of expertise across licensing, regulatory and crime."

Legal 500 2025

“A fantastic set that really adds value to its cases.”

Chambers UK 2024

“A go-to London set for all matters relating to criminal and regulatory law.”

Legal 500 2024

We are regularly instructed by athletes and governing associations in disciplinary proceedings across a range of sports. We have acted in proceedings before the International Cricket Council, the Football Association, the British Boxing Board of Control, the Lawn Tennis Association, UK Athletics, and International Association of Athletics Federations.

Members of chambers advise in Sports Resolutions cases, and have conducted legal training on legal matters for the Premier League and other sporting organisations.

Members of chambers also sit on sporting appeal panels.

Find the right barrister

To find the right sports barrister, and to discuss any possible instructions, please contact our clerks on +44 (0)20 7400 6400 or email clerks@3rblaw.com.

Areas of expertise

Mohamed Asif

Regarding match-fixing allegations.

“A five-star service with all round strength from top to bottom.”  Legal 500 2026

“Noted for its extensive experience and sterling reputation in criminal cases, inquests and regulatory work.” Chambers UK 2025

“The best set for licensing with an unparalleled breath of expertise across licensing, regulatory and crime.” Legal 500 2025

“A fantastic set that really adds value to its cases.” Chambers UK 2024

“A go-to London set for all matters relating to criminal and regulatory law.” Legal 500 2024

Sports barristers

King's Counsel

Michael Bromley-Martin KC

Call: 1979 / Silk: 2002

Barrister - Michael Bromley-Martin KC

Saba Naqshbandi KC

Call: 1996 / Silk: 2024

Barrister - Saba Naqshbandi KC
Junior Barristers

Neil Saunders

Call: 1983

Barrister - Neil Saunders

Sarah Le Fevre

Call: 2001

Barrister - Sarah Le Fevre

Genevieve Woods

Call: 2016

Barrister - Genevieve Woods

Ruby Shrimpton

Call: 2018

Barrister - Ruby Shrimpton

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