Macfarlanes Partner with British Ski and Snowboard

British Ski and Snowboard (BSS) is delighted to announce that it is entering in to a partnership agreement with Macfarlanes, the City law firm, which will provide financial support and legal services to Britain's elite Snowsport athletes during the next year.  In return Macfarlanes will gain access to some of the world's top snowsports events in addition to developing a relationship with some of Britain's leading athletes.

Commenting on the new arrangement David Edwards CEO of BSS said "we are delighted that Macfarlanes has chosen to work with us for the next twelve months.  We have access to their team who will help us with a range of issues including our new Constitution.  Their ideas and experience will be key to putting the appropriate governance and structure in place.  In addition their financial help will assist us to support a broader range of programmes and activities."

Charles Martin, senior partner at Macfarlanes said "we are looking forward to working with BSS at this exciting time and are proud to be associated with an organisation that plays such a key role in British sport."

Macfarlanes

Macfarlanes is a City law firm which provides innovative, specialist advice to clients which range from multinational companies to high-net-worth individuals.   Based in London, Macfarlanes has international reach working alongside leading local counsel across key jurisdictions.

Macfarlanes has grown organically to a firm of around 280 lawyers including 72 partners, who provide a full range of corporate, financial and private client services. For a detailed breakdown of services, visit www.macfarlanes.com.

For further information, photography or to arrange an interview with Dave Edwards or one of the BSS elite athletes please contact Kirsty Buchanan on 0207 842 5764 or Kirsty.Buchanan@teamgb.com