Ellis Cummings

Solicitor | Commercial Disputes

Ellis is a Solicitor in our Commercial Disputes team specialising in sports law and general commercial disputes. 

He has a keen interest in the mediation process, helping clients explore different avenues throughout the litigation process.

Ellis qualified as a Solicitor in July 2023 and has picked up a variety of work across a range of commercial disputes. His key focus is on sports law and breach of contract claims though he has a particular interest in, and has enjoyed working on, matters such as defamation, trademark infringements and reputation management.

Expertise

  • Commercial Disputes
  • Sport
  • Sports law disputes
  • Contract claims
  • Defamation
  • Multi-jurisdictional disputes
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Recent work

Cardiff City Football Club £multi-million professional negligence claim

Acting on behalf of Cardiff City Football Club in a £multi-million professional negligence claim against its previous insurance brokers.

Cardiff City Football Club £multi-million claim in France
Acting on behalf of Cardiff City Football Club in a £multi-million claim in France.
Successfully acting on behalf of a university in relation to an international trademark dispute.

Supreme Court proceedings
Acting on behalf of a high-profile client to intervene in Supreme Court proceedings to achieve a successful result.

Dispute with the FAW
Acting on behalf of a football club in their dispute with the Football Association of Wales.

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    WP | Managing Director

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    Benjamin Reid | Chief Executive Officer
    Terrafend

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    Silvertel

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    Foresight Group

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    Dunedin Capital