Thackray Williams’ contribution to women’s football celebrated

The Sports Sector has been shortlisted for Legal Team of the Year in the prestigious Women’s Football Awards, Europe’s biggest and most influential biggest awards celebrating outstanding achievement in women’s football, recognising the individuals, teams and organisations that have propelled the game forward – both on and off the pitch.

Thackray Williams is recognised for our strong presence in the South East, having expanded our sports legal offering and built authentic local partnerships. We have raised our profile across the football community through our partnership with Premier League side Crystal Palace FC, and proudly support girls’ and women’s football at AFC Greenwich Borough, reflecting our commitment to grassroots development and community engagement in the game. 

“This is incredible recognition for the legal expertise that we are able to provide for both clubs and athletes, as well as for the commitment of the whole firm in supporting women’s football from the grassroots up,” comments the Head of the Sports Sector, Lewis Glasson. 

“When I set up the sector, my aim was to make legal expertise accessible for organisations and athletes at all levels, and no longer the preserve of the elite,” he adds. “To be shortlisted alongside established City law teams shows that we are meeting a real market need in the increasingly professional, and consequently more complex, world of sport.”

The results of the Women's Football Awards will be announced at a gala evening hosted by broadcasting legends Gabby Logan MBE and Sky Sport's Jamie Carragher on May 7. 

How our Sport Sector can assist you

Thackray Williams' Sports Sector has experience in acting for a variety of stakeholders, including clubs, leagues, governing bodies, associations, athletes and third parties.  If you need assistance or advice, please contact Lewis Glasson, Head of Sport at Thackray Williams on 020 8290 0440.