Johnny Mel, sports lawyer at Sheridans, represents professional athletes and their agents in everything from player contracts and image rights to sponsorship deals and transfers. In this interview, he talks about the variety of sports he works in—from football to Formula 1—and the unique challenges of navigating the legal side of athletics.

🎙 Topics Covered:

• What a sports lawyer does day-to-day • The types of clients Johnny represents • Insights from working with athletes across different sports • His experience at Sport Beach during Cannes Lions • Career advice for teenagers on following their passions

If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in professional sports—or how to turn a love for sports into a legal career—this conversation pulls back the curtain.