Tom Keane

Highly experienced lawyer specialising in sports, intellectual property, commercial and litigation matters. Listed as a "Next Generation Partner" for 'Sport' in the Legal 500. Clients in sport include clubs, agents, athletes and brands. In other sectors (such as retail, fashion, hospitality and tech), regularly advise a range of businesses from start-ups to some of the world's most well-known brands.

Spent the 2022 Summer Transfer Window at Manchester United as Head of Football Negotiations. Worked alongside and with the Football Director and CEO on a daily basis. Completed 22 player transactions (acquisitions, disposals, loans and contract renewals across the First Team and Academy) across 9 leagues globally with combined transfer fees of almost £250 million. Played a leading role in the signings of Casemiro from Real Madrid CF and Antony from AFC Ajax.

Acted as a Football Agent at New Era Global Sports. In that role I represented a host of high-profile professional football players, managers and ex-players in all aspects of their careers.

Worked as a Solicitor specialising in all aspects of intellectual property (contentious and non-contentious). Clients typically included well-known brands operating in a variety of sectors.

In September 2012, qualified as a Solicitor into the Intellectual Property Team.

Seats: (1) Commercial Litigation; (2) Real Estate; (3) Employment; (4) Intellectual Property.

Attained a First Class Honours degree in Business Marketing.