CHRIS FROOME EXONERATED
Morgan Sports Law successfully represents six-time Grand Tour winning Team Sky cyclist, Chris Froome, in UCI investigation.
Mike Morgan founded Morgan Sports Law in 2013. He specialises in sports arbitration and litigation, with a particular focus on doping, corruption and selection disputes.
Mike has acted for some of the world’s highest profile athletes and sports executives, in proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the American Arbitration Association, the High Court, the National Anti-Doping Panel (UK), a range of sports tribunals worldwide and the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber.
Legal 500 (2024)
Ranked individuall in the Hall of Fame.
- ‘Mike Morgan is the market-leading lawyer in anti-doping.’
Chambers & Partners (2023)
"He has the incredible ability to read people and to figure out fast the best approach to take when making his points."
"He's an elite operator."
"Mike is excellent. He's absolutely at the top of his game and he's an expert in his field."
"He is an outstanding lawyer who is extremely strong in anti-doping cases."
Who's Who Legal (2022)
Mike Morgan at Morgan Sports Law is an accomplished sports law specialist who “puts up a good fight”, particularly when it comes to doping matters.
Legal 500 (2023)
Ranked as Leading Individual.
“Mike Morgan is at the top of his game and there is no-one better than him.”
“Mike Morgan is top of the league in doping cases. He has a 360-degree vision of a case and will not leave a stone unturned.”
Chambers and Partners (2022)
"He is one of the very best lawyers in the field of anti-doping and sports dispute resolution. He works on every factual and legal detail of a case and leaves no stone unturned." "Mike is an expert on anti-doping disputes and has an unparalleled level of expertise."
Legal 500 (2022)
Regarded as "the best in his field" and "his submissions on doping related matters are known to be almost bulletproof".
Chambers and Partners (2021)
Ranked as a Band 1 Sports Lawyer, Mike Morgan is held in high regard as “one of the biggest names in the market for high-profile disputes” and is considered the “best anti-doping lawyer in the UK”.
Legal 500 (2020)
"Mike Morgan is the world's foremost athlete-focused anti-doping lawyer. His knowledge of both the science and the law/regulations, coupled with his strategic nous, make him stand out when set against his peers."
Chambers and Partners (2020)
Ranked as a Band 1 Sports Lawyer, Mike Morgan is held in high regard for his vast experience advising high-profile athletes from a range of sports on doping, selection and corruption disputes. "He is excellent at what he does"
Who's Who Legal (2020)
Mike Morgan is acclaimed by peers for his work in the field. He is deemed “a leading lawyer in sports law who is involved in several landmark cases and represents his clients in the best way possible”.
Chambers and Partners (2020)
"He is the leading doping solicitor out there: very impressive technically, and understands the biological aspect - a true expert."
Who's Who Legal (2018)
Ranked at number two of the Who’s Who Legal “Global Elite Thought Leaders” for sports law across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Mike is recognised as “a pre-eminent sports lawyer in the UK, who stands out for “his unrivalled expertise in defending athletes in doping cases.
Legal 500 (2018)
He is “tough and resolute”, and “his knowledge of anti-doping is second to none.”
Chambers and Partners (2018)
"He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of matters relating to sports law, as well as international and national anti-doping bodies. He is fast, practical, immensely helpful, diligent and available 24/7."
Legal 500 (2018)
“Exceptional sports practitioner” Mike Morgan has “a razor-sharp mind and a real passion and drive for his clients”
Chambers and Partners (2018)
"Mike has the broadest knowledge of any lawyer in anti-doping," his "analytical ability and understanding of how a professional sports team works enables us to work quickly."
Who’s Who Legal (2017)
Sports Lawyer of the Year
Chambers and Partners (2017)
“Mike Morgan of Morgan Sports Law sits at the pinnacle of anti-doping lawyers in the market, with separate sources proclaiming that “on the doping side he's second to none,” “he's far and away the best you can ever get on a doping case,” and “what he doesn't know about doping can be written on the back of a postage stamp.”
Legal 500 (2017)
Mike Morgan has an “international reputation in sports law” and is “very much the leader in the field for defending athletes charged with doping offences”.
Who’s Who Legal (2016)
Mike Morgan is renowned in the sports industry as an anti-doping specialist. Sources “can’t sing his praises highly enough” as they commend his “very effective and results-oriented” approach.”
Chambers and Partners (2016)
“Mike Morgan of Morgan Sports Law is considered a premier anti-doping lawyer. Sources say: "No other solicitor in London has the knowledge of the case law and the technical ability to understand the impact of chemicals on the body." Another observer details his "comprehensive knowledge of doping, corruption and player eligibility rules," which makes him "unsurpassed when it comes to the evaluation of what line to take in the defence of a sportsman or woman."
Legal 500 (2016)
Mike Morgan is described as having an “international reputation in sports law” and being “very much the leader in the field for defending athletes charged with doping offences”.
Legal 500 (2015)
“Mike Morgan has unrivalled knowledge of doping and corruption, constantly winning cases that seem unwinnable”.
Legal 500 (2015)
“Mike Morgan is outstanding, meticulous and tactically brilliant”.
Chambers and Partners (2015)
“Mike Morgan is truly a world-class expert when it comes to doping-related litigation”.
Chambers and Partners (2015)
“Mike Morgan knows the ins and outs of the international arbitral bodies handling doping offences like no other”.
Chambers and Partners (2015)
“What Mike Morgan doesn't know about doping you can put on a postage stamp”.
Legal 500 (2014)
“Mike Morgan is the market leader for anti-doping”.
Legal 500 (2014)
“Mike Morgan has a fantastic base of experience before the CAS and domestic tribunals”.
Chambers and Partners (2014)
“If you were accused of doping, you couldn't do better than go to Mike Morgan".
Chambers and Partners (2014)
“Mike Morgan has a phenomenal reputation for his anti-doping work”.
Legal 500 (2013)
“anti-doping expert Mike Morgan is …. very professional and technically excellent”.
Chambers and Partners (2013)
“one of the market's clear leaders on anti-doping cases”.
Legal 500 (2013)
“an anti-doping expert with comprehensive knowledge of the rules”.
Chambers and Partners (2012)
“Mike Morgan has swiftly become the absolute leading expert on anti-doping”.
Legal 500 (2012)
“a leading doping expert”.
Legal 500 (2011)
“second to none on doping cases”.
Sports Business (2011)
“One of the World’s top 20 most influential sports lawyers”.
ITF v Dayana Yastremska (2021)
Acting for tennis player Dayana Yastremska, and successfully securing her exoneration (a “No Fault” finding) against anti-doping charges pursued by the International Tennis Federation.
World Athletics v Sergey Shubenkov (2021)
Acting for hurdles star Sergey Shubenkov and successfully securing his exoneration (a “No Fault” finding) against anti-doping charges pursued by World Athletics.
AFLD v Oliver Dustin (2021)
Acting for British Olympian, Oliver Dustin and successfully securing the dismissal of an investigation initiated by the French Anti-Doping Agency (French: Agence française de lutte contre le dopage, AFLD).
UKAD v Dillian Whyte (2019)
Representing British heavyweight boxer, Dillian Whyte, in successfully securing the withdrawal of anti-doping charges issued by UK Anti-Doping.
WSF v Marwan ElShorbagy (2019)
Acting for Egyptian professional squash player, Marwan ElShorbagy, in successfully securing the withdrawal of anti-doping charge initiated by the World Squash Federation.
UCI v Christopher Froome (2018)
Representing six-time Grand Tour winning Team Sky cyclist, Chris Froome, with respect to an anti-doping investigation initiated by the UCI. The UCI and WADA both ultimately accepted that there had been no breach of anti-doping rules and, therefore, the case relating to Mr Froome was closed.
RFU v Ashley Johnson (2018)
Representing South African rugby player, Ashley Johnson, in anti-doping proceedings brought against him by the Rugby Football Union before the National Anti-Doping Panel.
UKAD v Tyson and Hughie Fury (2017)
Acting for British heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury and Hughie Fury in the resolution of anti-doping proceedings initiated by UK Anti-Doping.
International Tennis Federation v Dan Evans (2017)
Representing British tennis player, Dan Evans in anti-doping proceedings brought against him by the International Tennis Federation.
Patrick Tuipulotu v Six Nations Rugby (2017)
Representing All Blacks international rugby union player, Patrick Tuipulotu in the dismissal of anti-doping charges against him.
CAS 2017/A/5270 Paige Johnson v Fédération Équestre Internationale
Acting for equestrian rider, Ms Paige Johnson in her successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
CAS 2017/A/5362 Jonathan Caruana v Anti-Doping Commission of Malta & Malta Football Association
Representing Maltese footballer, Jonathan Caruana, in his successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
CAS 2016/A/4643 Maria Sharapova v International Tennis Federation
Representing Maria Sharapova in her successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
CAS 2016/O/4712 UK Anti-Doping Limited (UKAD) v Elizabeth Mary Armitstead
Representing World Champion cyclist, Lizzie Armitstead before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, resulting in the dismissal of anti-doping charges against her.
UEFA v Mamadou Sakho (2016)
Representing international footballer, Mamadou Sakho before the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body, resulting in the dismissal of anti-doping charges against him.
Sergio Henao v Union Cycliste Internationale (2016)
Representing WorldTour cyclist, Sergio Henao in the dismissal of anti-doping charges against him.
International Cricket Counsel v Kusal Perera (2016)
Representing Sri Lankan cricketer, Kusal Perera resulting in the dismissal of anti-doping charges against him.
CAS 2015/A/4304 Tatyana Andrianova v All-Russia Athletic Federation
Representing World Championship medallist, Tatyana Andrianova before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, resulting in the dismissal of anti-doping charges against her.
CAS 2016/A/4371 Robert Lea v United States Anti-Doping Agency
Representing Mr Lea in in his successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
CAS 2015/A/3977 World Anti-Doping Agency (“WADA”) v Belarus Athletic Federation & Vadim Devyatovskiy
Representing the President of the Belarus Athletic Federation and 2005 IAAF World Champion, Vadim Devyatovskiy before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, resulting in the dismissal of anti-doping charges against him.
The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport v Daryl Impey
Representing Mr Impey in anti-doping proceedings before the Disciplinary Panel of the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport, resulting in a finding of “No Fault”.
CAS 2014/A/3487 Veronica Campbell-Brown v The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association & The International Association of Athletics Federations
Representing multiple World and Olympic Champion, Veronica Campbell-Brown before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, resulting in the dismissal of anti-doping charges against her.
CAS 2013/A/3327 Marin Čilić v International Tennis Federation
Representing Mr Čilić in anti-doping proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
CAS 2012/A/2912 Koji Murofushi & Japanese Olympic Committee v International Olympic Committee
Representing Mr Murofushi and the Japanese Olympic Committee in an election dispute before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
CAS 2011/A/2527 WADA v FMF & Christian de Jesús Bermúdez Gutiérrez, Edgar Esteban Dueñas Peñaflor, Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magaña, Francisco Javier Rodríguez Pinedo and Antônio Naelson Matias
Acting for five international football players in anti-doping proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal initiated by WADA.
CAS 2011/A/2384 UCI v Alberto Contador Velasco & RFEC and CAS 2011/A/2386 WADA v. Alberto Contador & RFEC
Representing Mr Contador in anti-doping proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The Football Association v Kolo Touré (2011)
Representing Mr Touré in disciplinary proceedings before the Football Association Regulatory Commission.
The International Cricket Council v Upul Tharanga (2011)
Representing Mr Tharanga in disciplinary proceedings before the Independent Anti-Doping Tribunal of the International Cricket Council.
The Rugby Football Union v Karena Wihongi (2011)
Advising Sale Sharks as to disciplinary proceedings brought against their player by the Rugby Football Union.
CAS 2010/A/2161 Wen Tong v International Judo Federation
Representing a World and Olympic Champion judoka before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, resulting in the dismissal of anti-doping charges against her.
CAS 2009/A/1752 Vadim Devyatovskiy v IOC & CAS 2009/A/1753 Ivan Tsikhan v/ IOC
Representing two Olympic medallists before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, resulting in the dismissal of anti-doping charges against both athletes.
CAS 2009/A/1982 IAAF v Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association & Sheri-Ann Brooks
Representing the former Commonwealth 100m champion in anti-doping proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Hilton v National Ice Skating Association of the United Kingdom Ltd, I.S.L.R. 2009, 2, SLR75-78
Securing World Championship selection for an elite British athlete by way of a High Court injunction, following his national governing body's decision not to select him.
Scottish Rugby Union v Scott McLeod (2008)
Representing an international rugby player resulting in the dismissal of anti-doping charges brought against him by his governing body.
CAS 2006/A/1175 Edita Daniute v International DanceSport Federation
Representing a World Champion dancer before the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Successfully applied for emergency interim measures allowing Ms Daniute to participate in the World Championships pending the hearing of the appeal.
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