Sports & Recreation Liability: Defence & Risk Management

ILG member firms provide strategic legal support to insurers, sports organisations, and leisure operators, helping them manage liability, regulatory challenges, and reputational risk

We advise across the full spectrum of sports and recreation liability matters, delivering practical and commercially focused solutions in a fast-evolving sector.

Our work includes:

  • Personal injury and concussion claims
  • Safeguarding and child protection matters
  • Harassment and misconduct allegations
  • Premises and equipment liability
  • Waiver and participant risk disputes
  • Regulatory and disciplinary proceedings
  • Privacy and reputational risk issues
  • Risk management and liability mitigation

ILG member firms act for insurers, governing bodies, professional and amateur sports organisations, educational institutions, fitness operators, leisure venues, and recreation businesses. With experience across multiple jurisdictions, we provide coordinated support in complex liability disputes and regulatory matters.

Contact our International Team

Weightmans - UK

Bruce Ralston
+44 (0)121 200 5755

 bruce.ralston@weightmans.com

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Carter Newell - Australia

Rebecca Stevens
+61 7 3000 8347

 rstevens@carternewell.com

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Blaney McMurtry - Canada 

Larry Reimer

 +1 416 593 3997

 lreimer@blaney.com

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AGB - Mexico

Alvaro Adame

 +52 55 7155 8189

 alvaro.adame@agb.mx

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Lopez-Ibor - Spain

Virginia Jover

 +34 915 21 78 18

 virginia.jover@l-ia.com

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Whitney Moore -Ireland 

Lorna McAuliffe

 +353 1 611 0019

 lorna.mcauliffe@whitneymoore.ie

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