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Lauren Hicks

Solicitor

Lauren is a Solicitor in our commercial and IP team.

She advises on a broad range of commercial matters including commercial contracts and data protection.

As a member of our multi-award-winning sport sector team with a focus on football, Lauren supports clubs across the pyramid (including League One, The Championship and the Premier League) and organisations with a wide range of commercial arrangements and technology contracts.

She’s also keeping up to date with the latest regulatory requirements being brought in by the Independent Football Regulator.

Lauren previously spent six months on secondment with the legal team at a Premier League football club, which provided her with valuable insights into the commercial and operational demands of the sport.

She’s also a member of our technology and manufacturing sector teams.

Lauren joined us on qualification in 2025 and is based in our Manchester office.

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We explore the consultation background, the regulatory concerns driving it and what it could mean for clubs with existing or future sponsorship deals.

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