Three Points was founded in 2025 to bridge the gap between traditional law and modern client needs. Created by experts with over 25 years’ experience at top international firms, we’ve earned an international reputation as leaders in:
Technology,
Sports and
Commercial/IP law
Our team is trusted by everyone from innovative tech businesses and multinationals to elite sports professionals and leading brands.
Big law is broken
It clings to 20th century processes and outlook. We’re building a firm for the future. Whether we’re advising a scale-up through rapid growth, guiding global tech businesses, or helping an elite athlete negotiate a landmark deal, we approach every matter the same way: with focus, creativity, and a commitment to getting results for our clients. What’s more, we are committed to building a sustainable, community-minded firm and believe in giving back. That’s why at least 5% of our time/ profits each year go to charitable initiatives and community causes we care about.
Built Around You
We’re not your typical law firm. We challenge the status quo. We’re invested in our clients’ success, not billable targets. We’re passionate about using technology to deliver quality work. We act as an extension of your team, getting to know your world, your business, your goals, your pressures and solve problems with:
Practical,
Commercial and
Strategic advice.
Our approach has earned the trust of forward-thinking clients who value collaboration, innovation and clear, outcome-driven advice.
Your team
Tom Murray
Founding Partner
Tom is an experienced sports, tech and commercial lawyer trusted by Premier League footballers, Formula 1 drivers and teams, World Champion boxers, football clubs and global technology businesses.
Tom is an experienced sports, tech and commercial lawyer trusted by Premier League footballers, Formula 1 drivers and teams, World Champion boxers, football clubs and global technology businesses.
He has been recognised as a “Leading” lawyer in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners directories respectively and is described by clients as “one of the most prominent, and best, associates in sport”, having “an innovative and cutting-edge outlook” who produces “outstanding work”.
Tom’s work includes drafting and advising on the contractual framework to host, broadcast and commercially exploit the Rage on the Red Sea World Heavyweight Championship bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua, advising sports clubs on compliance with financial fair play rules, representing an F1 driver on his driver agreement alongside multiple sponsorship and endorsement deals, and successfully defending the Former Joint Administrators of the Force India Formula One Team in High Court litigation.
Tom has significant expertise in esports and is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NIVO — a global esports and interactive entertainment management business founded in 2021 that represents the world’s best esports players and coaches.
Tom co-authored the Financial Regulation and Financial Fair Play chapter of Nick de Marco KC’s Football and the Law textbook. He regularly contributes to thought-leadership on the topic, having featured on Sky Sports News and Kieran Maguire’s The Price of Football podcast.
“They have excellent knowledge. Simon Leaf and Tom Murray are exceptional but the entire team has good breadth and depth.”
— Legal 500, 2025
Simon Leaf
Founding Partner
Simon is a highly experienced technology, sports and commercial lawyer trusted by entrepreneurs, FTSE-listed companies, nation states, rightsholders and elite athletes across multiple industries.
Simon brings more than 15 years’ experience advising clients across technology, sport and commercial law matters. He acts for entrepreneurs, FTSE-listed companies, nation states, rightsholders, and elite athletes on a range of transactional, IP and regulatory issues — including clients operating in the advertising, retail, property and SaaS sectors.
He is consistently recognised as one of the UK’s leading lawyers in these fields and has been listed as a leading Partner in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories.
Technology
Advising a leading international tech supplier on the UK’s most powerful AI supercomputer.
Working with several FTSE250-listed property companies on key technology-related contracts, including full IT outsourcing, cloud migrations and the development of bespoke B2B platforms.
Acting for several fast-growth SaaS businesses on drafting template terms, privacy notices, and bespoke contractual arrangements — including reseller deals with Amazon, the BBC and Nationwide.
Sports
Acting for international athletes and agents on high-profile transfers, contract negotiations, image rights and sponsorship arrangements — including opposite all of the “big six” football clubs and several top racing teams.
Advising international governing bodies, government departments and related stakeholders on major sports investments across football, motorsport, rugby and boxing — including hosting rights, sponsorship deals and the creation of a new private equity-backed league.
Supporting football clubs and their owners on key commercial and regulatory matters — including PSR/P&S-related advice, sponsorship agreements and template development.
SportsTech
Acting for a leading blockchain-based platform for sports and entertainment on marketing, IP and regulatory matters.
Advising one of the world’s largest social media companies on major sports-related investments — including opposite UEFA and 6 Nations — and coordinating international advice on rights exploitation.
Assisting fast-growth sports tech suppliers and the leading athlete investment fund on sensitive contractual negotiations, international expansion and IP protection.
Commercial
Advising one of the world’s largest Saudi-owned investment vehicles, as well as institutional real estate clients, on complex, high-value commercial and asset management agreements.
Representing a leading independent advertising agency and a major privately owned media company on key contracts with Hasbro, Channel 5 and Aldi.
Acting for a well-known non-profit organisation on commercial and data contracts related to engagements with international governments and subcontractors.
Simon regularly appears in the national press providing expert insight in his specialist areas. He co-authored the Financial Regulation chapter in Football and the Law and was featured in the 2025 Pro-Bono Recognition List for his extensive voluntary legal work.
He has been praised by clients as:
“By far the best lawyer I have worked with to date.” — Chambers 2024
“An exceptional lawyer – precise, approachable and knowledgeable.” — Chambers 2024
“A consummate professional with an expert grasp of both sports and technology.” — Chambers 2024
