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Wollens Joins Yeovil Town Football Club As Official Legal Partner

Wollens is delighted to have been appointed as the preferred legal services partner to Yeovil Town Football Club.

Pictured are Chris Todd, Assistant Manager (YTFC), Marco Floreale, Head of Sports Law, (Wollens), Martin Hellier, Chairman (YTFC), Mark Cooper, Manager (YTFC), Chris Hart, Chief Executive (Wollens), and Keith Weston, Chief Executive (YTFC).

Yeovil Town FC currently competes in the National League, the fifth tier of the English football league system, following their triumph in the 2023/2024 National League South, where they secured the title last season. The team plays at Huish Park Stadium under the management of Mark Cooper.

As part of our legal partnership with Yeovil, Wollens will feature prominently with advertising boards around the stadium and, in time, the boardroom will be renamed the Wollens Suite.

Wollens will be advising the club on a range of legal matters and with a strong presence across the South West and a reputation for providing clear, approachable advice, Yeovil Town FC see Wollens as an ideal partner for their club.

“We’re excited to partner with Wollens, a firm whose values and community commitment align with our own,” said CEO Keith Weston. “Their extensive experience, including support for multiple large companies in the region, makes them an invaluable asset as we continue to grow and thrive.”

Chris Hart, Chief Executive at Wollens said

“We are thrilled to be working with Yeovil Town Football Club, this is a very exciting partnership, and a collaboration that brings together our legal and corporate expertise, creating a robust partnership that supports both the club’s legal needs and its commercial activities.“

With 150 specialists and a proven track record of excellence, Wollens is well-equipped to support Yeovil Town Football Club moving forward.