David Mcwilliam Email & Phone Number

I am the Head of Personal Injury & Sports Law Departments of Ellis Jones. I help accident victims recover compensation that they are legally entitled to and also recover from their injuries through an extensive network of treatment providers. I deal with all types of injury claims :-Road traffic accidentMotorcycle accidentCycling accidentBrain & spinal injuriesTrip/slipAccidents at workSporting accidentsMedical & Dental negligenceCriminal assaultsMilitary claimsProduct liabilityAccidents involving animalsSpecialties: Sporting accidents and especially those involving cyclists. As a regular cyclist (road & mountain bike), I am fully aware of the dangers of riding a bike whether it be in training or for leisure enjoyment.In 2019, I completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Sports Law at De Montfort University, Leicester. I currently hold the following posts :-FA Serious Case Panel MemberFA General Appeals Panel MemberIndependent Disciplinary Panel Member for Dorset Football Association Independent Non-Executive Director for Dorset FASwim England Dispute Resolution Panel MemberI have previously been a Games Programme Monitor for the English Football League (EFL).I am a member of the British Association for Sport & Law.I was Chairman of Christchurch Seagulls Swimming club where my 2 daughters swim competitively for 7 years and hold the position of Legal Adviser for Dorset ASA.The Sports Law team can advise on a range of Sporting issues such as contracts, Intermediary/Agent regulations, image rights, brand protection, sponsorship, event management, discrimination, anti-doping, employment issues in all types of sports.My particular area of expertise is in Disciplinary issues, Anti-Doping and Regulatory matters.

Listed skills include Personal Injury, Accident, Legal Assistance, Dispute, and 12 others.

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