UK Top 100 law firm, Ward Hadaway, has been named as the official legal partner of the Sports and Play Construction Association (SAPCA).
As a full-service law firm with specialist expertise in the sports and construction sectors, Ward Hadaway will support SAPCA and its members with navigating the complex legal challenges that come with delivering projects, from their initial idea through to construction and completion.
The firm operates nationally with offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle and has a rich pedigree working in sport across all legal services and sports, ranging from football, boxing and golf to cricket, motor racing and athletics. Ward Hadaway’s team of construction lawyers and sports law specialists have advised on everything from grassroots projects to high-profile professional stadium builds.
Richard Shaw, Chief Executive of SAPCA, said: “Our mission is to support our members in making their sports and play construction projects a success. It’s of increasing importance to the businesses in our industry that their hard work be protected through watertight legal documentation, and I’m grateful to Ward Hadaway for coming on board to support the legal needs of our members.”
Phil Edmondson, sports dispute resolution specialist and Partner at Ward Hadaway, said: “It’s always gratifying to work with organisations who lead the way in their respective industries, and SAPCA and their members set the bar in this sector.”
“We look forward to supporting in this regard and providing a wide spectrum of legal advice and guidance to help SAPCA and its members achieve their ambitious goals.”