What the independent directories say
"The UK's leading sports boutique" (Legal 500)
"The group lives, eats and breathes sport ... Superb commercial solicitors" (Chambers)
"If you want someone who knows the UK sports market inside-out, these are the guys to call" (Chambers)
"It's much more human than many law firms" (Chambers)
"Formidably strong line-up ... the firm dominates the commercial side of the sector" (Legal 500)
"The achievement of this firm is incredible... it has made a huge impression in the market" (Chambers)
"Remarkably successful at a time when other firms have been looking to exit the sports market... winning business model" (Legal 500)
"The premier sporting boutique... extremely commercial, increasing the value of every deal with the knowledge it brings" (Chambers)
"A phenomenal sports practice... there is clear, blue water between CHA and rival boutique sports firms... the firm acts for some of the best known names in the sports industry " (Legal 500)
What some of our clients say
"We really like the people we deal with at Couchmans, who are the leading experts in their fields”
(Jan Menneken, Commercial Director, International Tennis Federation)
“We have a great relationship with Couchmans; they continue to add value at all levels of their involvement with us”
(Bart Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, Essentially Group Plc)
“… we find their market knowledge and legal advice invaluable”
(Robert Pickles, Managing Director, AMI)
“I can’t think of another partner who adds greater value to our business… unparalleled knowledge of sports law and contract negotiation… ”
(Andy Sutherden, Managing Director, Sports Marketing & Sponsorship, Hill & Knowlton)
“It’s always been a plus from a negotiation point of view when our prospective partners are aware that Couchmans will be on the opposite side of the table”
(Gareth Roberts, Head of Sponsorship, Carlsberg Tetley)
“…invaluable advice and assistance…they have always ensured that I achieve the best commercial results off the field”
(Michael Carrick, Manchester United FC and England)
“Couchmans are important and valued members of the great team I have behind me”
(Jonny Wilkinson OBE, Toulon and England)
“…truly valued advisers… the combination of legal strength and commercial acumen is indeed a rare one”
(Harish Thawani, Chairman, Nimbus Group)
”Couchmans have always done a great job for me. They really understand the football business”
(Steven Gerrard, Liverpool FC and England)
"Couchmans provide us with first class legal advice and excellent service"
(Paul Coleman, Managing Director, International Triathlon Union World Championship Series)
“They consistently offer sound advice at a reasonable price. It is a pleasure doing business with them”
(Janet Walker, Commercial Director, Ascot Racecourse)
“We are delighted with our relationship with Couchmans – the breadth of knowledge and depth of industry experience they possess is outstanding”
(Sam Rush, Chief Operating Officer – Europe, Wasserman Media Group)
“Couchmans have been a great help in structuring my commercial activities”
(Lawrence Dallaglio OBE)
“World Professional Surfers have received excellent sports specialist advice and great support from Couchmans.The response time to some inevitable difficult questions arising from a truly global sport has been quite exceptional”
(Greville Mitchell OBE, Chairman, World Professional Surfers)
