Athletes

Billy has worked in the sports industry since 2017, advising and representing athletes across different sports.

Athletes do not always receive independent, transparent advice. Nor do they always have a professional representative to handle correspondence and negotiations with their partners.

Addressing this need, Billy works closely with a select list of clients to protect and advance their immediate and longer-term interests, building relationships that go beyond the immediate work. He brings across his legal background and skillset, putting emphasis on transparency and having the clients’ best interests at heart.

His other roles, including as a lawyer and advisor to AAA, GEEIQ, Gentleman’s Journal and Ocean Bottle, complement the all-round service he provides to his clients. It means that he not only has valuable experience and an impressive network across sport, and especially in football, but also with brands, various professional services and the press.

Testimonials

  • In a world of unscrupulous football agents keen to exploit young footballers and their parents, Billy demonstrated to me that he is different from the rest. As a lawyer with an extensive legal experience, Billy is keen to guide, educate and direct on all football-related matters that will make you feel assured as a parent and footballer. His knowledge and expertise around contracts and the business side of football is immense and he is available to support and advise at any time.

    Edward Kanu, father of Daniel Kanu, Charlton FC

  • Billy has always been really helpful, professional, clear and thorough with all his advice and support. I would highly recommend him.

    Heidi Dobson-Ventura, mother of Tommy Dobson-Ventura, Southampton FC

  • I have known Billy for a few years now and received his advice on numerous matters. It has been utterly invaluable. He has proven to be honest, trustworthy, diligent, hugely personable, totally reliable and an all-round unfailingly decent person.

    Stewart Castledine, father of Leo Castledine, Middlesbrough FC

  • I have known Billy for the last four years now and received his advice on numerous matters. It has been helpful to me. He is an honest man, hard working, very respectful, trustworthy and reliable.

    Kastro Zefi, father of Kevin Zefi, A.S. Roma

  • Billy is an essential part of our small circle of trustworthy and reliable professionals. His advice and guidance are invaluable, and he has offered us considerable time and support in many decisions. Billy ensures he provides the best possible service to his clients, and we are incredibly pleased with his experience and expertise.

    Waseem Gulzar, father of Layth Gulzar, Al Jazira FC

  • Billy is great, very patient, and professional. He advised me very well and helped me achieve exactly what I wanted.

    Zaza Oriola, father of Nehemiah Oriola, Brighton & Hove Albion FC

  • Billy was kind enough to glance over a football contract that was causing confusion in the way it was structured. Billy was able to provide a clear and concise explanation of the content and context of the contract that made sense to me, which enabled us to make a solid decision at a very critical time for my son's career.

    Leon Hutchinson, father of Omari Hutchinson, Nottingham Forest FC

  • I would 100% recommended Billy Jenks. Myself and my son were signing a professional football contract and Billy was very professional and scanned through the paperwork. Billy reviews and highlights anything that needs your attention. Billy is very quick to respond and overall, we had a fantastic experience. I always recommend Billy to friends and family and will continue to do so.

    Altin Ferizaj, father of Justin Ferizaj, Shamrock Rovers FC

  • We are so grateful to Billy for advising us. His expert advice was invaluable. He is so knowledgeable, patient, approachable, understanding and quick to respond to us. We will certainly turn to him for trusted advice again and would not hesitate to highly recommend him.

    Sarah Stevens, mother of Archie Stevens, Arsenal FC

  • Since meeting Billy, he has always been there for me in good times and bad. He is professional and most importantly honest. He will never know how much he has done for me as a client and as a person.

    Vaughn Covil, Las Vegas Lights FC

  • Within the last couple years, I have had the opportunity to receive legal advice from Billy Jenks of The Portal, and I was thoroughly impressed by his professionalism and expertise. The guidance provided was clear, concise, and tailored to my specific situation, and enabling me to have a wider understanding of the football industry and the workings of agents. Billy's approach was not only knowledgeable but also supportive and has provided additional ongoing information on upcoming relevant regulation. I highly recommend him to any family with professional athletes especially footballers seeking reliable and effective legal counsel.

    Martin Golding, father of Michael Golding, Leicester City

  • At a time that was very overwhelming for myself and my son, I reached out to Billy for guidance and support from someone who not only understood the game but also from someone who was approachable and professional. We found the advice given from Billy to be invaluable.He explained everything in a way that made me feel both confident and informed. What really stood out to me was his genuine care and patience. I am so grateful for all the support and advice we've received from Billy and would 100% recommend him.

    Claire Backhouse, mother of Freddie Lawrie, Manchester City

  • Billy’s support on my son’s international transfer was excellent. His advice is consistently reliable and he explained everything in a simple, easy-to-understand way.

    Adriatik Vodo, father or Richard Vodo, SBV Vitesse

  • What struck me about Billy was not just his expertise, but the way he guided us through difficult decisions with calm and clarity. He listened closely, asked the right questions and never made us feel rushed. His advice was clear and practical, and every conversation left me with greater confidence, knowing we had someone we could trust.

    Spencer Jobling, father of George Jobling, Chelsea FC

  • Billy has been a fantastic guide to me and Lucca. He has advised me as to what to expect and provided answers I could not find elsewhere, always with clarity and patience. Every player and parent should have Billy in their corner. Invaluable!

    Juliana Benetton, mother of Lucca Benetton, Crystal Palace FC

  • Billy showed us that the contract wasn’t a ‘take it or leave it’ situation. Thanks to his advice, we discussed what was presented and ended up with terms that gave our son real protection.

    Ste Balmer, father of Liam Balmer, Liverpool FC

  • Speaking with Billy gave us the confidence we needed during Ryan's contract negotiations. He reviewed everything thoroughly, gave clear, honest advice and helped us secure terms we were happy with. His experience made a real difference and we always felt in safe hands. We'd recommend him without hesitation.

    Dennis Kavuma-McQueen, father of the Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, Chelsea FC

  • Billy helped me fully understand the contractual terms, discussing their effect and what we may want to negotiate with ease and clarity. I’d highly recommend him to any player and parent.

    Kelly Smith-Phillips, mother of Kairo Smith-Phillips, Crystal Palace FC