Evans Amoah-Nyamekye

Evans trained as a solicitor at the firm and qualified in 2003. Evans is listed in the 2014 edition of the Legal 500 as a recommended lawyer specialising in criminal advocacy. Evans is also personally rated for advocacy as a 'rising star' in the Super Lawyers 2013 publication. Evans is a member of the Football Association's (The FA) Anti-Discrimination panel. This panel is principally chosen for its skills, knowledge and experience; it requires the same mandatory training that The FA requires for all its Commission Chairmen. The key requirements for selection were the ability to manage a Disciplinary Panel, prepare judgement reasons and be an advocate for English football's work in inclusion and anti-discrimination and have proven ability to work collaboratively. Evans has a strong focus on expanding his representation for professional football players and clubs. Evans is the principle representation in Europe for Asante Kotoko FC, the current Ghanaian premiership champions. Evans is responsible for the current relationship the club has with Sunderland FC and other European clubs. Evans has over 10 years of experience of court procedure and advocacy exposure. Evans decided to specialise in serious and complex advocacy since qualifying as a solicitor in 2003. Evans obtained his higher rights of audience in 'all proceedings' allowing him to offer clients both civil and criminal advocacy at the highest level. Evans is committed to providing high quality representation at all stages of a case's proceedings. As a determined advocate with higher rights for all courts both civil and criminal, Evans has become proficient in procedure, case and trial strategy. Evans is constantly instructed in serious and complex matters and their interplay with civil and public law, including human rights. As far as sport work is concerned Evans is focusing on: - reviewing football players and professional athlete's contracts as well as representing football players and professional athletes at disciplinary hearings. With regards to criminal law is concerned Evans' work is focused on; serious fraud, health and safety, homicide and other serious offences of violence; gross negligence manslaughter; proceeds of crime offences, confiscation proceedings; and large drug offences. Through Evans, Birds solicitors has represented a number of professional footballers on various allegations of sexual offences, indecency, GBH on each occasion without charge or conviction. Evans' exposure doing inquest work allows him to fully use his civil advocacy skills when representing clients. Evans has successfully represented families against large corporations and institutions. Evans keen to develop this area of his practice as it has brought positive changes in very sensitive circumstances. Evans is regularly used as junior advocate for the more serious type of cases. Evans has successfully represented and advised not only individuals but also company directors. Evans' time practising law has developed a rapidly increasing loyal client base. Evans has a growing reputation especially in the South East area and has developed and maintained a loyal client base. Evans has been invited to give lectures on accredited courses involving DNA evidence to barristers' chambers. Evans regularly conducts legal seminars in local communities, speaking to local youth clubs and colleges on various legal issues. He has conducted regular seminars and is frequently invited by academic institutions, youth projects, and social groups to provide seminars on various areas of laws across the UK. Evans is a contributor to Westlaw's insights online publications and is also a contributor to Law in Sport publications. Evans has acquired a confident approach and the ability to build relationships both within and outside of the law. Evans also possesses the ability to master new areas of work and is able to understand technical legal matters as well as the exposure to cutting edge legal work.