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Centrefield Promotes Oliver Sadler, Sarah Athi and Phil Bonner to Partner

Tuesday 21st April 2026

Centrefield, the specialist sport and media boutique, has announced the promotion of Oliver Sadler, Sarah Athi and Phil Bonner to Partner, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued growth.

Oliver and Sarah have been with Centrefield since its inception in 2015 and Phil joined shortly afterwards in 2017.

Each of the newly promoted Partners is widely recognised as an expert in their respective practice areas – Oliver (commercial/transactions), Sarah (immigration) and Phil (disputes/regulatory investigations).

With these promotions, Centrefield now has seven Partners and a total team of 30, reflecting the firm’s sustained growth and strengthening market position.

David Bentham, Founding Partner at Centrefield, commented:

“We are delighted to welcome Oli, Sarah and Phil to the Partnership. Each is an exceptional lawyer, and these promotions are richly deserved after many years of hard work, loyalty and dedication to the firm. They have all played a fundamental role in Centrefield’s success, and we look forward to continuing to grow the firm together as we pursue the exciting opportunities ahead.”

The promotions underline Centrefield’s commitment to recognising talent internally and investing in the long‑term future of the firm, as it continues to advise clients at the forefront of the sport and media industries.

About Centrefield

Centrefield is a specialist sport and media boutique, advising athletes, clubs, organisations, rights‑holders and executives on a wide range of commercial, immigration, contentious and regulatory matters. Known for its sector expertise and partner‑led approach, the firm acts on some of the most high‑profile and complex matters in the industry.