Fountain Court Chambers is delighted to announce the arrival of Ashley Cukier and Maurice Holmes. Ashley and Maurice are both recognised as leading sports law juniors by Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500.
Ashley Cukier is a former Legal 500 Sports Law Junior of the Year, specialising in football disputes. He has appeared before the FIFA Football Tribunal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport and serves on a Premier League Regulatory Oversight Panel.
Maurice Holmes is a twice-shortlisted Sport Junior of the Year. He represents clients across the full breadth of sports including tennis, football, cricket, rugby and golf, and has expertise in integrity and anti-corruption proceedings.
The recruitment of both leading juniors further reinforces Fountain Court’s position as a premier destination for sports law work. The sports practice has seen rapid growth in recent years, with The Legal 500 describing Fountain Court as having “in breakneck speed, become a go-to chambers for sports law disputes,” and Chambers & Partners noting that members are “strong across the board, highly capable and quick to respond.”
Richard Handyside KC, Head of Chambers, said: “On behalf of Chambers, I am delighted to welcome Ashley and Maurice to Fountain Court. Their excellent reputations in sports law will significantly enhance the service Chambers is able to deliver to clients in the sports sector.”
Ashley Cukier commented: “I am very excited to join Fountain Court – the leading ‘magic circle’ commercial set and a serious force in the sports law market. I look forward to contributing to its continued success, and to working with such talented colleagues, clerks and staff in delivering exceptional service to domestic and international clients.”
Maurice Holmes said: “I am delighted to be joining Fountain Court Chambers, whose ascendant sports practice – alongside the depth and calibre of its commercial and regulatory expertise – presents a unique combination and a natural fit for my practice. I am greatly looking forward to working alongside such respected practitioners, clerks and staff, and to the opportunities ahead.”
Members act across almost every major sport and advise governing bodies, clubs, athletes, and commercial partners on the full range of sports law matters, alongside FC’s market-leading work in civil fraud, commercial disputes, international arbitration and professional discipline.
