LINKLATERS

Selling Points

  • Global Presence: With over 30 offices worldwide, Linklaters is one of the most successful international firms, providing clients with extensive global reach and expertise.

  • Comprehensive Services: The firm offers a broad range of practice areas, including antitrust, banking, capital markets, climate change, data privacy, litigation, M&A, private equity, and more.

  • Commitment to Innovation: Linklaters is dedicated to embracing innovative legal technology solutions, such as Reynen Court, a comprehensive technological platform for legal services, and the Technology Innovation Summit, an annual professional development program exploring the intersection between law and technology.

Key Clients

  • Premier League Football Clubs: Arsenal FC, Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC

  • Elite Competitions: European Super League

  • Motorsport & Racing: Mercedes F1

  • Governing Bodies & Sporting Foundations: International Paralympic Committee, Invictus Games Foundation

Work Highlights

  • Premier League Disciplinary Proceedings: Represented the Premier League in disciplinary proceedings against Everton FC for alleged breaches of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules in the 2021/2022 season.

  • European Super League Advisory: Provided counsel to the Premier League on its position regarding the proposed European Super League, a controversial annual club football competition involving 20 European football clubs.

  • Football Agent Regulations: Advised the Association of Football Agents on potential claims concerning FIFA’s regulations on agents and intermediaries, including competition law perspectives.

Application Deadlines

  • Vacation Scheme / Training Contract: 12 December 2024