Muiris Lyons
Mediator and sports lawyer
Resolving Disputes with Expertise and Integrity
- He is fantastic and at the top of his game.
- …exceptional charm, intelligence and unparalleled knowledge of the industry
- Commands respect amongst all his peers
- …delightful to deal with
- …respected by claimants and defendants alike.
- An excellent mediator
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What They Say
Former chair of the IMI
“He is an excellent mediator“
Legal 500
He has “…exceptional charm, intelligence and unparalleled knowledge of the industry”
Chambers and Partners
“He is fantastic and at the top of his game.“
Legal 500
“Commands respect amongst all his peers“
Chambers and Partners
“Muiris Lyons is one of the doyens of clinical negligence, has his finger on the pulse for all the trends and developments … so his knowledge is second to none. He is delightful to deal with, respected by claimants and defendants alike.“
Legal 500
“He is recognised throughout the UK and abroad as one of the leading figures…“
Reflections from the Mediation Room: Two Cases, One Constant
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had the privilege of mediating two very different disputes. One resolved with a small but meaningful shift in position that opened the door…
Muiris Lyons Appointed to Chair FA Judicial Appeal hearings
19 June 2025 – Manchester Muiris Lyons, founder of Muiris Lyons Legal Ltd, has been appointed to The Football Association’s Judicial Panel. He joins the Chairs Panel for General Appeals…
Boxing: Ahmatovic’s 4 Year Ban Upheld
Issue: Appeal Arbitration Type: Anti-Doping Tribunal: Christopher Quinlan KC, Moe Sbihi, Professor Dorian Haskard Decision date: 04/01/2025 Outcome: 4 years ineligibility Another tough lesson for athletes! The National Anti-Doping Panel…
Doping – do you know what’s in your protein shake?
Mediation in Sports Law Disputes – The Latest Research
Introduction Mediation is often described as the ideal solution for sports disputes. It offers a faster, more cost-effective, and confidential alternative to litigation and arbitration. Yet, despite these benefits, it…
It’s always nice to be appreciated…
I was recently instructed as a consultant by Nordwand Law LLC in Bern to work with Swiss sports lawyer Sridar Paramalingham. Together we acted for professional triathlete and ironman competitor…