Neil
Robertson

Partner

practices

Neil joined Bignon Lebray as a partner in our Corporate / M&A and Private Equity teams in 2016, after over 30 years of practice in leading international and niche law firms.

He has advised on a number of sectors including cosmetics, luxury products and wines & spirits, both for private and listed companies, and has also developed significant expertise in property and banking law.

He set up and developed our sports law department, and advises clubs, athletes and event organisers.

Neil also practises as a sports agent, assisting and representing clubs, players and agents, and drafting and negotiating sponsorship agreements, employment contracts and services agreements.​

Education

  • Guildford College of Law (1984)​
  • University of Durham, England, BA with Honours, Law (1981-83)​
  • Fettes College, Edinburgh (1972-80)

Languages

  • Français
  • English

sectors

The last Track record

Bignon Lebray advises Arcade Beauty on the Acquisition of the Rocher Group's Perfume Business 

Track record 10/14/2024
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Bignon Lebray advises ODMedia in the acquisition of Pixagility

Track record 02/12/2024
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Bignon Lebray advises on an MBO of Arjowiggins Creative Papers group

Track record 10/08/2019
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Bignon Lebray represent two Stade Toulousain rugby players in disciplinary procedures

Track record 04/24/2019
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News

2026 Meritas Annual General Meeting – April 22–24, 2026

Events 04/22/2026
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Cardiff Rugby: a strategic privatisation at the heart of Welsh rugby’s restructuring

Publications 03/17/2026
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FC Annecy on the path to multiple ownership

Publications 03/12/2026
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Can a club sell its share of a player’s economic rights?

Publications 03/09/2026
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Recognition

The Legal 500
Chambers and Partners
Best Lawyers
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