About Us

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About Lenehan Legal

Lenehan Legal provides expert legal services in commercial and sports law, offering practical, strategic solutions to businesses and individuals operating in complex and highly regulated environments. We focus on proactive legal support, helping clients navigate risks, resolve disputes, and capitalise on opportunities.

Our services cover contract negotiation, dispute resolution, intellectual property, HR/employment law, data protection, debt recovery, and regulatory compliance. In addition, we have a specialised focus on sports law, advising athletes, clubs, governing bodies, and sports organisations on everything from contracts and sponsorship deals to disciplinary issues and governance matters.

About Paul Lenehan

Paul Lenehan is the founder and director of Lenehan Legal. Before establishing the firm, he practiced as a commercial solicitor for 20 years, culminating in his role as a Partner at a well-respected city law firm in Belfast.

Over the years, Paul saw first-hand how traditional legal services often failed to provide real value to clients. Legal processes could be slow, expensive, and detached from the realities of running a business or competing in the sports industry. This frustration led him to establish Lenehan Legal—offering high-quality, practical legal advice with a focus on efficiency, transparency, and client engagement.

At Lenehan Legal, we reject the outdated, transactional model of legal services. Instead, we work as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to our clients, integrating legal expertise into their decision-making processes. Our goal is to help businesses and sports professionals prevent legal problems before they arise, rather than simply reacting when issues occur.

We pride ourselves on being accessible and responsive. Clients have direct access to Paul, and we tailor our services to fit their specific needs—whether that means ad-hoc legal support, ongoing advisory services, or representation in complex legal matters.

• Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of commercial and sports law, with hands-on experience advising businesses, athletes, clubs, and governing bodies.
   
• Practical, Proactive Advice: We go beyond legal theory, offering real-world solutions that help you achieve your goals.
   
• Flexible & Client-Focused: No rigid structures—our approach is tailored to your needs, with a commitment to responsiveness and clarity.
   
• Strategic & Commercially Minded: We understand the business of sport and help clients maximise opportunities while minimizing legal risks.
   

At Lenehan Legal, we don’t just provide legal advice—we help our clients thrive.