Paul Eeles
Senior Clerk
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7242 3555
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Modern sport faces the growing threat of criminal organisations manipulating sportsmen and women, sporting events and betting networks for financial gain. The risk of corruption in all of its forms including match-fixing, fraud in sport, illegal sophisticated internet betting, on both a national and international scale, risks undermining the integrity of sport. This threat from transnational criminal organisations requires a particular level of expertise.
7BR’s barristers have a pre-eminent reputation in all aspects of national and international criminal bribery and corruption. This specialist expertise positions chambers uniquely to advise and represent both organisations who seek to counter corruption as well as individuals, who are charged with corruption in sport. Chambers’ has a select group of specialist individuals who have an unparalleled level of experience in this rapidly expanding area of the law. Overall the criminal expertise available would make members of 7BR an obvious choice of defence advocate for a sportsman or woman facing criminal proceedings.
The main areas covered include:
- Corruption in sport, including the Bribery Act 2010, in addition to corrupt transfer deals, embezzlement or the misuse of funds of sporting organisations
Money-laundering affecting sport in all its forms. - Illegal betting, spread betting, sporting corruption and match-fixing on both a national and international basis.
- Regulatory and investigative issues by the Gambling Commission under the Gambling Act 2005.
- Illegal internet betting activities.
For help or advice please call +44 (0)20 7242 3555 or complete the form below
A member of the Clerking team will help you resolve your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have an out of hours number?
Yes, please call Chambers mainline number +44 (0)20 7242 3555 and you will be directed to the out of hours phone lines.
How can I find out whether 7BR can take my case?
As a direct access client, please visit our direct access page and complete the initial form, a member of the clerking team will then be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Will my barrister deal with all the correspondence?
Some barristers have the ability to “conduct litigation” for direct access clients. Our clerks will be able to assist you as to which of our members are trained and accredited to do so.
How do I instruct a barrister?
Please visit our direct access page for the initial steps on instructing a barrister, or contact our clerks on +44 (0)20 7242 3555.
