Members Sports and Social Club Law

The legal aspects of running Members Clubs and Sports and Social Clubs are often highly complex. Many people involved in running Clubs do so in their spare time, which they give up willingly for the good of the Club.

However, the improper handling of staff complaints, contractual disputes or other actions can lead to personal liability of members and committees – all this for a position which is often unpaid.

Social Club Law

Social Club Law is a highly specialised area and here at Sydney Mitchell we benefit from the considerable experience of Peter Adkins who joined us in early 2008.

Peter acts for Clubs all over the country and amongst others is the retained legal adviser to the Alliance of British Clubs, the National Union of Liberal Clubs, the Birmingham and District Association of Club Secretaries and the National Police Clubs Forum.

Licensing Act Information & Advice

Under the Licensing Act alone there are some 10 offences that a Club Secretary can be prosecuted under. That’s why keeping on top of these areas is vital. We provide a full back up service for Club Secretaries and Committees.

Signing up to our news letter can help you. If you would like to be placed on the mailing list for future copies please email us at clubs@sydneymitchell.co.uk giving us your full name, club name and address.

Social Club Law Specialists

Most areas of the law as it affects Social Clubs can be handled at these offices. We daily receive enquiries from Clubs all over the country

The primary areas we advise on are:

Club dissolutions and formations
Member disputes
Licensing Act - (all aspects including applications for Club Premises Certificates, variations, challenges, TENs, reviews, premises licences applications etc)
Gambling Act -(including permits and gambling licences generally)
Employment
Training on Licensing / Gambling Law
Smoking Legislation
Contractual disputes
Supplier disputes
Bank and Brewery loans
Club rules , elections, membership
Officers appointment and responsibilities
Club formation and constitution
Entertainment and copyright e.g. PRS issues
Property problems, sales and purchases

To find out more or to talk to us about legal matters involved with running sports and social clubs please use our online contact form and contact us today.