NEWS

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Walsh as a partner of onside law.  Chris's clients include the England & Wales Cricket Board, many of the race teams and investors in the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport Series and a number of sports agencies.  He is also the firm's Head of Dispute Resolution.   

Commenting on his appointment, Chris said: "I'm delighted to be offered the opportunity to join the management of the firm at such an exciting time in its development.  I look forward to helping onside law grow into a truly major force in the international sport and entertainment legal services market".

Simon Thorp, a founding partner of onside law, said "since Chris's arrival, he has been a tremendous asset to the firm, being instrumental in winning the ECB as a client at a very exciting time for English cricket.  Chris has advised both the ECB and members of A1GP on a number of high profile deals.  Being our first addition to the partnership, we look forward to onside law, with Chris, continuing its rapid rise".

Chris's appointment follows Compton Hellyer joining the firm earlier this year as Non-Executive Chairman.  Compton brings a wealth of experience in this and other similar roles for various companies in the sporting world and beyond, including Opta Sportsdata Limited and Epsom Racecourse.  Compton was previously responsible for building Sporting Index into what is now the spread betting market leader.