Women's Sport: Moving the Conversation Forwards

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Lereesa Easterbrook

Senior Associate
UK

I am a senior associate in our sports team in London and co-head of our women's sport group. I act primarily for national and international sports governing bodies, federations and other sporting organisations in all types of contentious and regulatory matters across a range of sports including motorsport, tennis, equestrianism, cricket, rugby and football, amongst others. I have been recognised as a Rising Star (Sport) in Legal 500 2024 and a Leading Associate (Sport) in Legal 500 2025.

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Georgie Twigg

Senior Associate
UK

I work as a senior associate in our Sports Group in London, where, as a former athlete, I have real insight into the sports industry and the issues faced by governing bodies, athletes and clubs.

Our Women's Sport Group hosted its inaugural event: 'Women's Sport: Moving the Conversation Forward' in the London office earlier this year. Speakers covered a range of topics key to the future growth, development, and sustainability of women's sport, including commercial, financial, regulatory and brand protection issues. The event concluded with a fireside chat between Co-Head of the Women's Sports Group, Georgie Twigg MBE, and special guest Dame Katherine Grainger DBE, where Dame Katherine shared some fascinating insights into her sporting career and role as Chair of UK Sport.

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