What Our Clients Say

  • “We engaged Barry on a matter requiring nuanced knowledge of the regulatory framework for sport in Saudi Arabia. His insight, professionalism and collaborative approach significantly enhanced our ability to deliver for the client."

    — Steve Bainbridge, Head of Sports & Entertainment (Middle East), Greenberg Traurig

  • “Barry was a huge help to us in navigating the FIFA agent regulations amid a sensitive contractual matter. His kind, calm, professional guidance gave our family total confidence and helped us focus on advancing our son's career.”

    — Parent of a young player at a Premier League club

  • “Barry played a critical role in advising on a complex regulatory matter involving international and national football legal frameworks. His technical expertise, strategic judgement and clear, actionable advice were instrumental in helping us navigate a highly sensitive project. His teamwork and contribution added significant value, and we would not hesitate to work with him again.”

    — Fearghas Rae, Twenty First Group

  • "Working with Barry was an absolute game-changer for us. As president of a national sports federation, I was navigating a complex agreement with a production company making a documentary about our sport. Barry provided not only expert legal advice but also strategic commercial insight that shaped our entire approach to the deal. He was responsive, meticulous and incredibly thoughtful in how he guided us. Barry became a trusted advisor through the process - someone we could rely on not just for technical expertise, but for sound judgment and clarity in decision-making. We are deeply grateful for his support. He made a huge difference, and I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone needing high-level legal counsel in sport."

    — Tanya Christopher, President, US Aerial Federation

  • “We have benefited greatly from the legal expertise and professional support of Barry Lysaght and his sports law firm, Lysaght Sports. Barry has provided invaluable support to us across every area of our operations - from governance reform and institutional relations to commercial deals and regulatory matters - always with the highest levels of professionalism, responsiveness and an expert understanding of how international sport federations operate. Barry has been particularly instrumental in helping us strengthen our governance framework in line with international best practice and in guiding our continued progress towards AIMS membership and, ultimately, Olympic recognition. A clear communicator and trusted adviser, Barry delivers practical, solutions-focused advice that combines legal rigour with sensitivity to the operational realities of a global sports body. As a world federation, we greatly value Barry's professionalism, collegial approach and deep expertise in the governance and regulation of sport. We are very grateful for his continued support and highly appreciate the integrity, insight and care he brings to everything he does.”

    - Bianca Scholten, President, International Pole and Aerial Sports Federation (IPSF)