SOUTHAMPTON sports law firm Grid Law has been appointed legal adviser to the organisers of Rallye Sunseeker, pictured, the first round of British Gravel Rally Championship.

As well as advising on legal issues, Mayfair Gardens-based Grid Law will work on contracts, such as sponsorship agreements and licences, between parties involved in the rally.

It is also sponsoring a special stage of the rally, taking place on February 23 and 24 in and around Bournemouth and Ringwood.

Grid Law founder David Walker said: "Rallye Sunseeker is one of the most prestigious events on the British rally calendar. I am thrilled that Grid Law has been appointed to represent the organisers."

Clerk of the course Rick Smith said "David brings a wealth of legal knowledge and motor racing experience to us."