2011

Thomas Cooper Factortame Report

16 Dec 11 Contributor: Nicholas Green

Factortame transformed the legal relationship between the European Union and its Member States. By granting to individuals the right to sue their governments for breaching EU law, even if the breach embodied in privacy legislation, the European Court of Justice has placed a highly effective weapon in the hands of European citizens.

Graham Wood v Esso Petroleum Limited

10 Oct 11

Thomas Cooper’s Marine & Commercial Litigation Department represented the Defendant in the case of Graham Wood v. Esso Petroleum Company Limited [2011] EWHC 1876 (QB) in the High Court.

Thomas Cooper deny internet rumours that Steed Malbranque has quit football to care for his son

07 Sep 11 Contributor: David Brown

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 […]

Thomas Cooper voted in top 3 for Best Law Firm

05 Aug 11 Contributor: Grant Eldred

Thomas Cooper voted in top 3 for Best Law Firm category for Trade Finance in the 2011 Trade & Forfeiting Review Awards – with 30 categories and winners decided solely by Trade & Forfaiting Review reader votes.

Thomas Cooper act in the transfer of Steed Malbranque from Sunderland to St Etienne.

03 Aug 11

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

13 Jul 11 Contributor: David Brown

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 Interviews

27 Jun 11 Contributor: David Brown

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 […]

Grant Eldred Panel Member – GTR Roundtable Legal Review

04 Jun 11 Contributor: Grant Eldred

Law firms have had to evolve to prosper in the new regulatory world in which they find themselves. GTR brought together some of the most important legal figures in trade finance to discuss the issues facing the market.

Thomas Cooper ranked in Top 5 for GTR Best Law Firms in Trade Finance

05 May 11

Thomas Cooper ranked in Top 5 for GTR Best Law Firms in Trade Finance

Legal Expert Feature : Maritime & Shipping Law Q&A

16 Apr 11 Contributor: Darryl Kennard

From the Legal Expert Feature : Maritime & Shipping Law Q&A. Darryl Kennard answers questions.