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
- French
- 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
Bignon Lebray advises ODMedia in the acquisition of Pixagility
Track record
02/12/2024
Bignon Lebray advises on an MBO of Arjowiggins Creative Papers group
Track record
10/08/2019
Bignon Lebray represent two Stade Toulousain rugby players in disciplinary procedures
Track record
04/24/2019
News
After Diarra: the new FIFA transfer regulations take effect on 1 January 2027
Publications
10/14/2026
AFCON 2025: the final is now being played out before the Court of Arbitration for Sport
Publications
10/12/2026
Sports agent mandate: the law chosen by the parties prevails over a foreign federation's rules
Publications
10/08/2026
Ligue 1 rights: the law of 3 August 2026 paves the way for a single-lot tender
Publications
10/05/2026
Recognition
