Tales of Celebrated Trials and Famous Sporting Personalities

Ronnie Teeman, the longest-serving solicitor in Leeds, has represented or been involved with some of the highest profile sportsmen in the United Kingdom.

This, A Lawyer for all Seasons, is his long-anticipated memoir. It tells the fascinating story of a man who achieved national and international renown, especially in the world of sport, by representing a string of household names. Teeman also has a high profile in Europe, where his deep knowledge of EEC law enabled him to negotiate deals with Italian football clubs for the likes of Liam Brady and Joe Jordan.

In the UK he was involved in famous court cases like the Billy Bremner libel suit against the Sunday People which resulted in record libel damages; John Giles' successful suing for his portrayal in the film The Damned United; and the Leeds Police trial which was followed by the alleged killing of David Oluwale by two police officers which, 30 years after the event, continues to haunt those involved.

A Lawyer for all Seasons offers an inside view of astonishing and dramatic events, not least Teeman's apparent involvement in a plot to kill President Nkrumah of Ghana. An entertaining and unusual read? Guilty!