Gowling Heads Off Competition to Win 2022 Commonwealth Games Mandate
The firm is working alongside Leicester City's GC on the legal aspects behind the global sporting event.
August 19, 2019 at 09:47 AM
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Eliza Hakes and Ruth Griffin (both Gowling WLG) with athletes Ama Agbeze (netball), Kofi Josephs (basketball) and Abazz Shayaam-Smith (triple jump)
Gowling WLG has been appointed the sole legal adviser to the 2022 Commonwealth Games, following a "rigorous tender process".
The firm will advise on corporate governance, procurement and general commercial matters, as well as brand protection, disputes and risk management.
Gowling's team, led by corporate partner Michael Luckman,, will work alongside Birmingham 2022′s chief legal officer Caroline McGrory (also Leicester City's general counsel) during the next three years.
Gowling chief David Fennell said in a statement: "We're already working hard to support Caroline and the Birmingham 2022 team on the legal aspects, and to add value wherever we can to deliver a vibrant, inclusive and socially responsible Games."
The games will be held in Birmingham from July 27 to August 7, 2022, and will host a range of competitions in sports such as sprinting, aquatics and triathlon.
The multi-sport event will be accessible to U.K and Commonwealth athletes aged 14 to 65 years old, and will also offer a parasports programme.
Earlier this year, Gowling won a mandate to advise the government on its international climate finance portfolio, which aims to address climate change and sustainability issues in the U.K.
Last week, Legal Week revealed the key legal advisers on this year's biggest Premier League transfers.
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