Paul Robinson Solicitors to Become Cornish Pirates Main Club Partner

Well-known law firm to open Penzance office and take over front-of-shirt sponsor role

The Cornish Pirates have announced a major new partnership with Paul Robinson Solicitors, who will become the club’s Main Club Partner in a landmark two-year deal.

As part of the agreement, Paul Robinson Solicitors will replace the Hemingways logo on the front of both the match and replica kits. Their branding will also feature across all off-field wear, with new designs and ranges expected to be unveiled soon.

📷John Branch is pictured with Cornish Pirates' CEO Sally Pettipher and joint head coach Gavin Cattle.

Legal heavyweight expands to Cornwall

Paul Robinson Solicitors, a respected and fast-growing law firm with offices across London and Essex, is set to open a new Penzance office this summer. The company, established in 1983, has more than 40 years of experience providing legal services to personal and commercial clients alike.

Their teams are made up of experienced specialists across a broad range of legal fields, and are already well-known for working with professional sports teams such as West Ham United and Surrey Cricket.

“A landmark partnership”

Ross Hancock, Head of Media, Marketing and Commercial at Cornish Pirates, described the announcement as a significant moment for the club:

“We are absolutely delighted to be able to share the news of what is a landmark partnership for the club. There has been a lot of hard work on both sides to make this happen and we thank Paul Robinson Solicitors for their continued fantastic support, having joined earlier this season as an Official Partner.

“The message of coming down to Cornwall and opening their new office by backing the local team is such a powerful community message and we have a shared vision for our passion within the community. I’d like to personally thank John Branch, who I know is a huge Pirates fan, for helping make this partnership become a reality.”

📷John Branch & Ross Hancock shake hands

From support to sponsorship

The deal builds on an existing relationship formed earlier this season, where Paul Robinson Solicitors came on board as an Official Partner and appeared on the club’s warm-up jersey. That design will be retained going forward, alongside their legal support for the club.

Sally Pettipher, Chief Executive Officer at the Cornish Pirates, also praised the firm’s input behind the scenes:

“I couldn’t be happier about our new main sponsor. As a company Paul Robinson Solicitors have stepped up and helped us navigate an important corporate transition this season.

“Always knowledgeable, swift and responsive, they are everything you want from your legal team. Away from the desk, the team is warm, community oriented and passionate about quality rugby. The new leadership here at Cornish Pirates are delighted to partner up with another leader in their field who are putting down roots here in Penzance.”

“A privilege to be part of the Pirates’ journey”

John Branch, Partner at Paul Robinson Solicitors, said the partnership marks a personal and professional milestone:

“It is a privilege to become Main Club Partner of the Cornish Pirates, and we are excited to work with the Club as it seeks to achieve its ambitions both on and off the pitch.

“We are grateful to Sally, Paul and the consortium owners for having us on board, and for the support given by Ross since we first discussed our support for the Club.

“For me personally, I am delighted to have the opportunity to be part of the Pirates’ journey from a sponsor’s perspective, as well as from that of a fan, and I look forward to getting to know more of the friendly and helpful staff and volunteers at the Club, as well as other sponsors and supporters.

“In challenging times strong partnerships have never been more important and are key when striving for continued success. We sincerely hope this partnership will continue for many years to come and will benefit both our organisations.”

The new partnership kicks off with immediate effect, ahead of Paul Robinson Solicitors’ Penzance office opening later this summer.

📷John Branch is pictured with Cornish Pirates' player Joe Elderkin