What is the Legal Panel Framework?

The Framework has been refreshed to now provide organisations with a turnover of less than £1,500,000.00 per annum (previously £500,000) the opportunity to access trusted legal advice and services from the appointed law firms on a pro bono basis. Each of the 15 law firms appointed to the Framework will provide up to £5,000 of pro bono support per year, up until September 2021.

In addition, it will provide all organisations across the sector with a database of trusted legal expertise in sport and recreation, including a free 20-minute helpline.  

• The Legal Panel Framework was selected through a tender process which asked each firm to demonstrate the ability to provide legal counsel and expertise to sport and recreation organisations.
• Bates Wells Braithwaite, Bird & Bird, Brabners, Gateley, Hewitson Moorhead, Hugh James, Mills & Reeve, Muckle, Shakespeare Martineau, Wright Hassall, A&L Goodbody, Arthur Cox, Carson McDowell, Tughans and Worthingtons were appointed to the Legal Panel Framework.
• The pro bono fund will be open for applications until 30 September 2021

Lisa Wainwright, Chief Executive of the Sport and Recreation Alliance said: 

“No matter what size the organisation, we believe in the implementation of good governance. This commitment from firms to provide pro bono advice will make a difference to smaller organisations who also remain committed to this practice. We know that trusted legal advice is incredibly valuable, and we want the Legal Panel Framework to be a benefit to organisations across the sport and recreation sector.”