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Peter Millichip

Partner

England & Wales

020 3319 3700

peter.millichip@keystonelaw.co.uk

“I have always found Peter’s expertise, knowledge and appreciation of the complexities and sensitivities of the sporting world to be outstanding. His infectious enthusiasm and personality are engaging and coupled with his breadth of legal knowledge and capacity to research and prepare add to the value of the work he does.”

- Mr Richard Callicott OBE, client

Peter is widely renowned as a pioneer of sports law in the UK, and over the past 30 years.

With a family legacy in the football world as son of Sir Bert Millichip (former Chairman of the FA), Peter has represented the  Football Association, the Premier League and the English Football League English Football League. In other sports he has represented the MCC, the English Cricket Board and Professional Cricketers Association, the French Rugby Federation, British Athletics, and Amateur Swimming, amongst others.

He has also represented many clubs including West Bromwich Albion, Aston Villa, Leicester City and Leicester Tigers, and numerous players, and charities in sports close to his heart.

Peter worked alongside Sir Bobby Robson for many years and supports his legacy through the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and the Sir Bobby Robson Golf Classic in Portugal.

He was also the appointed solicitor for the UK bid for the 1996 Olympics.

When situations escalate, Peter has experience of resolving disputes at the highest level, including appearing before the House of Lords and the European Parliament.

In addition to sporting clients, Peter also advises celebrities from the world of entertainment and music.

Expertise

Peter advises clients from the world of entertainment and music on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters including disputes, contract agreements, performance rights, and album production.

Experience

  • Advised Robert Fripp in his claim for royalties against the PPL and PRS and the David Bowie Estate for his contributions to the titles “Heroes” and “Scary Monsters”.
  • Advised Toyah Willcox on the production of her new albums and archive catalogues.
  • Advised Chesney Hawkes on the production of his new albums and on the rights for his new West End theatre production.
  • Negotiated and completed the purchase of new studios for DGM Live from Barclays Bank for use by Robert Fripp and King Crimson.
  • Advised MovieBox Premiere on its purchase and finance for bespoke film studios in Loule Portugal for the production of major independent films.
  • Produced musical theatre for Sabrina Productions including “Tales of the Woo” and “The Rhythm Club”.

As a sports law specialist, Peter has advised major professional sporting bodies on a broad range of matters. Throughout his career, Peter has represented:

Experience

  • The Football Association
  • The Football League
  • The British Athletics Federation
  • MCC and the England and Wales Cricket Board
  • Professional Cricket Association
  • The French Rugby Federation
  • The Lawn Tennis Association
  • British Equestrian Federation
  • Amateur Swimming Association
  • Amateur Boxing Association
  • 1996 Olympics

Peter advises sports charities and foundations on governance, event sponsorship, and fundraising, supporting organisations in achieving their charitable objectives.

Experience

  • Organised and promoted dinners and events in aid of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and the Breast Cancer Unit of the Worcester Royal Hospital.
  • Co-hosted the Sir Bobby Robson Golf Classic in Vila Sol Portugal in aid of the Refugio Orphanage in Faro.
  • Co-hosted the Sporting Exhibition in Worcester in support of the Worcester Cathedral and the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.
  • Sponsored the West Bromwich Albion Former Players Association for its charitable objects.
  • Supported and advised the Cyrille Regis Legacy Trust in pursuit of its charitable objects to support young people from deprived backgrounds.

Please note: The experience list above may include examples of work completed prior to joining Keystone Law.

Recognition

Recognised by The Legal 500 for Sport 2024–2025

Freeman of the City of London

Trustee of Resonance Music University

Advisory Board member for MovieBox Premiere

Former member of the Oxford University Sports Development Committee

Co-founder of The Business of Sport Limited

Peter qualified as a solicitor in 1976. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2022, he worked at the following firms:

  • Coleridge Law
  • Wiggin
  • Hammond Suddards Edge