Hannah is a senior associate specialising in dispute resolution and reputation management matters – including in Formula 1, football, tennis and cricket. She advises individuals, clubs, governing bodies and commercial organisations, both nationally and internationally.
Hannah Kent is a superstar associate. All over the detail. Extraordinary memory. Never drops the ball.
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Location
London
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Skills
Dispute Resolution, Regulatory
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Previous Clubs
Charles Russell Speechlys, The FA (on loan)
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Specialisms
Sports Disciplinary & Regulatory, Commercial Litigation & Arbitration, Libel & Privacy
Hannah was seconded to the Cricket Regulator for a year as its sole lawyer, advising in respect of all matters concerning misconduct, anti-doping, anti-corruption, safeguarding and anti-discrimination. She was responsible for prosecuting cases on behalf of the Cricket Regulator and conducting the advocacy in first instance and appeal hearings in both disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
Hannah regularly prosecutes cases on behalf of the International Tennis Integrity Agency in anti-corruption proceedings and for World Rugby on anti-doping matters. She increasingly conducts advocacy on behalf of clients as sole counsel. Hannah has conducted investigations and regulatory reviews, including in relation to safeguarding.
Her practice has also included FA Rule K and disciplinary proceedings, advising an international cricket governing body in LCIA arbitration, and acting on behalf of a European sports governing body in High Court proceedings. She regularly advises on reputation management issues, including defamation, pre- and post-publication disputes and cases concerning the protection of private or confidential information.
Testimonials include:
‘Hannah Kent: brilliant associate. Knows every fact. A mine of information about any case and delightful to deal with.’
‘For her work-rate, calm intelligence and outstanding judgement I would single Hannah Kent out for being an exceptional lawyer.’
Away from her desk, Hannah can be found travelling the length and breath of the country following Brighton and Hove Albion and is often found testing the limits of the 3-feet-away marking rule on the netball court. Hannah is also a fluent Spanish speaker.