Your Irwin Mitchell team
Thomas Barnard
Partner, Head of Sport
+44 (0) 7425 626 237
thomas.barnard@irwinmitchell.com
Tom has a particular focus on the sport and entertainment sector and is recognised as a leading sport lawyer. Tom frequently acts for football clubs (including domestic and international teams), athletes, sponsors and international and national sport governing bodies on a range of contractual and regulatory matters. Tom also acts for musicians, managers and record and publishing companies in relation to a variety of issues.
Vijay Bange
Partner, Head of Construction & Engineering
+ 44 (0) 7345 448 276 vijay.bange@irwinmitchell.com
Vijay recently joined Irwin Mitchell, having previously led the London construction practice at Duane Morris and co-chaired its International Arbitration Division. With over 20 years as a partner at Pinsent Masons and Trowers & Hamlins, he brings extensive experience in construction, engineering, and energy disputes, particularly in large domestic and international infrastructure projects.
Claire Petricca-Riding
Partner, Head of Planning and Environment
+44 (0) 7867 681 990 claire.petricca-riding@irwinmitchell.com
Claire leads our 12-strong Planning and Environment team, with 18 years’ experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters. She advises across sectors including residential, commercial, waste, maritime, and renewables, bringing technical expertise to complex planning and environmental challenges.
Dan Bastide
Partner, Head of Corporate
+44 (0) 7739 984 450 daniel.bastide@irwinmitchell.com
Dan heads up the Corporate team and has over 25 years’ experience, specialising in M&A and private equity. He advises private companies, entrepreneurs, management teams, and high-growth businesses. Recognised by Chambers for three years running as “a first-class lawyer” with strong technical and commercial expertise.