October 2, 2025
Max Baines represented UK Athletics in an appeal brought by former GB athletics coach Andrew Young. The case, which included Young’s conduct towards Olympic silver medallist Laura Muir, centred on controlling and manipulative behaviour within elite sport.
On appeal, the independent panel upheld all misconduct findings, rejected claims of bias and legal error and confirmed that revocation of Young’s coaching licence was necessary to protect athletes.
A leading practitioner in the sports arena, Max Baines is regularly instructed to represent sports’ governing bodies and athletes in disciplinary proceedings across a range of sports: [Max Baines Profile]
David Claxton represented UK Athletics at the initial disciplinary hearing: [David Claxton Profile]
News stories:
[The Guardian ]
[BBC]
[City AM]
[Athletics Weekly]
