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Simon Johnson Charles Russell

08 September 2011
Issue: 7480 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Sports rights and business affairs adviser, Simon Johnson has joined Charles Russell as a consultant to help develop the sports and media group.

After a period as the senior lawyer at the English Premier League, Simon’s career in sport saw him spend four years as director of corporate affairs at the Football Association. He now operates an independent consultancy serving the sports, media and related industries.

Keir Gordon, head of the sports and media group, comments: “Simon brings with him a wealth of experience across the sports sector. His work as a consultant with the sports and media sector group will no doubt strengthen our practice.”
 

Issue: 7480 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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