Experience

Neil is a company commercial lawyer specialising in sports law. For over 20 years, he has looked after some of the biggest names in sports, participating in some of the biggest events in British history. He has a particular focus on boxing and is recognised as a leading lawyer in his field, having represented three heavyweight World Champions, six World Champions, and scores of British, Commonwealth, European, and International Champions. He has also represented several of the most significant boxing promoters from around the World.

Neil has extensive experience working on the multiple legal facets of major sporting events, with particular expertise in the Pay Per View and Subscription markets. He also represents individual sports stars in football, NFL and rugby. He is noted for the breadth of his knowledge when negotiating agreements and he has a level-headed, practical approach to resolving issues should they arise.

“Neil advised me from my first fight until my last. We negotiated and secured my rematch fight at Wembley Stadium against Carl Froch in front of 70,000 people. At that time the largest and most lucrative boxing match in modern British boxing history. Neil consistently ensured that my interests were protected and enforced.”

George Groves WBA Super Middleweight World Champion

Admitted as:

• Solicitor of England & Wales 1995

Qualifications:

• Law Society Finals, 1993
• LLB (Hons) 2:1 UCE, 1992

Career history:

• Valemus Law 2016 – date, Solicitor
• Sibley Law 2000 – 2016, Partner
• Paul Mitchell, UK & Europe, General Counsel 1997 – 2000
• London Borough of Greenwich, Solicitor 1996
• Glovers, Trainee Solicitor 1993-1995

“I first used Neil when, my boxing promotional company Maloney Promotions parted ways with SKY and joined Box Nation. I knew from his work with David Haye that Neil was one of the best lawyers in boxing and he proved it: with his know how on TV contracts and the many matters that arise in boxing.  When I transitioned to Kellie Maloney, he doggedly protected my privacy when I needed it. He also advised on television, film and print opportunities when they came up to ensure they were both lucrative and fair to all involved. He’s just an excellent lawyer full stop”

Kellie Maloney – Boxing Promoter and LBGTQi Advocate