Louise Skinner is a partner in Morgan Lewis’ Labour & Employment group and a co-leader of the firm’s global Sports sector initiative. Based in London, Louise has many years’ experience advising clients on the full spectrum of employment law issues, focusing particularly on the intersection with regulatory compliance.
Louise advises and has experience of working with clients across the sports sector including national governing bodies, global sports franchises, professional clubs and athletes, owners, suppliers, talent agencies, and media and betting companies. Louise has assisted clients to navigate complex employment matters for clients involved in the world’s most high-profile sports such as football (soccer), including clubs in the English Premier League, Formula 1 motorsport and international rugby, providing particular support in connection with disciplinary, whistleblowing and regulatory investigations and proceedings.
Louise has a special interest in matters concerning equality and diversity in the workplace, offering sector-specific advice on issues relating to pay equity and systemic discrimination. In addition, Louise conducts investigations into work place and team culture and advises on harassment prevention, crisis management and remediation.