EXPERTISE
Fraser is a versatile advocate with a broad practice spanning sports law, regulatory and social housing. He is regularly instructed in complex and contested litigation involving regulatory frameworks, disciplinary proceedings, public protection issues and housing disputes.
Sports Law
Fraser is recognised for his specialist sports law practice, acting for governing bodies, clubs, professional match officials, managers and other participants across a broad spectrum of contentious and advisory matters.
Prior to joining the Bar, Fraser spent six years at The Football Association, latterly as Senior Discipline Manager, where he was responsible for managing disciplinary and regulatory matters across Category 5 football. He worked closely with clubs, participants, disciplinary commissions and governing bodies on misconduct proceedings, sanctions, appeals, safeguarding issues and regulatory investigations, giving him an exceptional understanding of the practical operation of football governance.
Since coming to the Bar, Fraser has built a busy sports practice and has been instructed in a number of high-profile matters involving elite football. His experience includes advising and representing current and former FIFA and Premier League match officials, senior football managers, and clubs in disciplinary proceedings, contractual disputes, employment matters, governance issues and regulatory investigations.
Fraser has advised on and negotiated high-value executive appointments within international football, represented elite officials in disciplinary and employment-related disputes, advised on settlement agreements and restrictive covenants, and regularly provides strategic advice where legal, regulatory and reputational issues intersect.
He is also instructed in matters involving anti-doping, safeguarding, sporting misconduct, sanctions, appeals and procedural fairness. His previous experience within football regulation enables him to advise not only on the legal issues arising, but also on the practical and commercial realities facing sporting organisations and elite participants.
Fraser is frequently instructed at an early stage of disputes where confidentiality, reputation management and strategic decision-making are critical. He combines detailed regulatory knowledge with practical advocacy to deliver commercially focused advice and robust representation.
Fraser is a member of the British Association for Sport and Law.
Regulatory
Fraser has developed a strong regulatory and enforcement practice spanning sports regulation, housing enforcement and public protection proceedings. He regularly advises and represents clients in disciplinary hearings, safeguarding matters, enforcement applications and regulatory investigations.
His work frequently involves issues of procedural fairness, statutory interpretation, evidential analysis and regulatory compliance. He is particularly experienced in cases where civil, regulatory and quasi-criminal jurisdictions overlap and regularly advises clients facing significant professional, regulatory and reputational consequences.
Social Housing
Fraser has extensive experience acting for both claimants and defendants in social housing litigation. He is regularly instructed in possession proceedings involving rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, tenancy breaches and allegations of nuisance. He has significant experience in defending and advancing Equality Act 2010 arguments, including cases involving disability discrimination, reasonable adjustments and proportionality challenges.
Fraser is frequently instructed in applications for Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions and Closure Orders and has represented both landlords and occupiers in contested proceedings involving Equality Act 2010 considerations. He regularly deals with public law arguments and Article 8 ECHR issues arising within possession and housing management disputes.
His experience acting for both social/private landlords and tenants provides him with a detailed understanding of the strategic and practical considerations arising in housing litigation and enables him to provide balanced and effective representation in complex and sensitive cases.
EDUCATION
- Bar Practice Course (BPC), University of Law
- Graduate Diploma of Law (GDL), University of Law
- Business Management (BA), University of Derby
- Management and Leadership Diploma, Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
MEMBERSHIPS
- The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
- British Association for Sport and Law (BASL)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Fraser is accredited under the Bar Council’s Public Access Scheme and is happy to accept suitable Sports Law instructions. Fraser is a keen football supporter. Fraser studied the German language for 8 years.
