Law firm partners with world's oldest club

The world’s oldest football club has appointed an international law firm as its exclusive legal partner.

Sheffield FC has announced a new partnership with CMS, which will provide legal support as the club continues to pursue its long-term growth ambitions on and off the pitch.

Officials say the agreement will strengthen links between football, business and the wider community while supporting the club’s plans for a sustainable future.

Founded in 1857, Sheffield FC is recognised as the world’s first football club and continues to have a global influence on the game.

Jon McClure, chairman of Sheffield FC, said: “We’re delighted to welcome CMS as our legal partner and would like to thank them for their support at a significant time for the football club.

“CMS shares our values, our ambition and our commitment to this city, and we’re looking forward to building what we believe will be a hugely positive relationship for both organisations.

“Over the first few months of our stewardship, we’ve spent time listening, learning and putting the right foundations in place for the future. 

“Our ambition is not to change what makes Sheffield FC special, but to ensure that the club becomes financially sustainable. 

“Strong commercial partnerships are essential to achieving that goal and turning our ambition off the pitch into success on it.”

CMS, which has had a presence in Sheffield for more than 35 years, operates in over 50 

Helen Johnson, partner at CMS Sheffield, added: “As a firm with deep ties to Sheffield, we are truly excited to form this partnership with Sheffield FC. 

“This is no ordinary football club – it is the original football club and Sheffield should be rightly proud to be the birthplace of the beautiful game.

“Our partnership with Sheffield FC is another demonstration of our commitment to the city and the wider region, and we look forward to supporting the club as it enters this exciting new chapter.”

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