Thomas Cooper in the news
Thomas Cooper is often in the news because we deal with high profile clients and cases. Our partners are also regular speakers at conferences and seminars.
ARTICLES
December 2012 - Thomas Cooper Factortame Report
Graham Wood V Esso Petroleum Limited
Thomas Cooper deny internet rumours that Steed Malbranque has quit football to care for his son. Thomas Cooper act for Steed Malbranque’s agent and have released a statement to the press seeking to stop further incorrect speculation as to the health of Steed’s family (06.09.11). The full quote follows:
“Steed has read with concern the recent stories currently circulating about him and his family. He would like to reassure all of his friends in England and throughout world football that these stories are wholly without foundation. Steed does not have a son and his immediate family are all in good health. Steed does not know the origin of these stories but would like to stress that they are without merit. He trusts that they will now cease immediately."
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Telegraph – 6 September 2011
Press Association – 6 September 2011
BBC News – 5 September 2011 (21:00)
ESPN – 5 September 2011
Sky Sports – 5 September 2011 (21:00)
Thomas Cooper act in securing a contract extension for Morgan Schneiderlin with Southampton Football Club. David Brown is Morgan's Registered Lawyer and concludes negotiations with Southampton resulting in a new three year deal with the Championship club. (19.08.11)
Saints FC - Morgan Schneiderlin
This follows the recent contract negotiations we entered into to obtain an employment contract for Thomas Cooper’s client, Kári Árnason, with Aberdeen FC (12.08.11)
Article featured in the Aberdeen Evening Express
With 30 categories and winners decided solely by Trade & Forfeiting Review reader votes,
August 2011 - Thomas Cooper voted in top 3 for Best Law Firm category for Trade Finance in the 2011 Trade & Forfeiting Review Awards.
Thomas Cooper act in the transfer of Steed Malbranque from Sunderland to St Etienne. The Thomas Cooper sports team conduct negotiations with Sunderland on behalf of the player and his agent and advise the agent throughout (03.08.11)
BBC Sports - Steed Malbranque
Sky Sports - Steed Malbranque
Thomas Cooper act in the high profile transfer of Gervinho from Lille to Arsenal. Thomas Cooper advised the Player's Agent throughout, concluding the various contracts and Football Association documentation with Arsenal (12.07.11)
Sky Sports - Gervinho
BBC Sports - Gervinho
Arsenal - Gervinho
Kari Arnason, who is represented by Thomas Cooper, has given interviews to Sky Sports and The Sun after being sacked by his club, Plymouth Argyle FC, unlawfully and in breach of Football League Regulations. Thomas Cooper are currently negotiating with a number of other clubs in England and Scotland on Kari’s behalf as he is now a free agent (27.06.11)
Sky Sports - Kari Arnason Interview
The Sun - Kari Arnason Article
Grant Eldred Panel Member – GTR Roundtable Legal Review (May-June 2011)
Asia Trade and Export Finance Supplement 2011: Kevin Oram Panel Member discussing Regulatory issues
Thomas Cooper ranked in Top 5 for GTR Best Law Firms in Trade Finance
Finance Focus Newsletter - Spring 2011
Legal Expert Feature : Maritime & Shipping Law Q&A – Darryl Kennard – April 2011
Tony Murrell Memorial Service : Friday, 18 February 2011
Memorial to Tony Murrell : 1954 – 2011
FIFA’s Code of Ethics: rules of conduct and sanctions article by David Winnie
PRESS RELEASES
Thomas Cooper ranked in Top 5 for GTR Best Law Firms in Trade Finance
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