Irwin Mitchell have been confirmed as the legal services provider for the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships taking place in London ©Irwin Mitchell/Facebook

Law firm Irwin Mitchell has been confirmed as the official legal services provider for the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships, taking place at the Olympic Stadium in London.

The company, which has more than 2,500 employees and 16 offices around the United Kingdom, already supports disability sport through its Don't Quit, Do It scheme.

This campaign promotes the ways sport can help people recover from serious injuries or trauma.

They are also a sponsor of five-time Paralympic gold medallist wheelchair racer Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain.

Irwin Mitchell also sponsor five-time Paralympic gold medallist Hannah Cockroft ©Getty Images
Irwin Mitchell also sponsor five-time Paralympic gold medallist Hannah Cockroft ©Getty Images

"We are proud to be associated with such an historic event in London and being named as the national supplier of legal services recognises the extensive experience that we have in this area," said Irwin Mitchell's head of commercial Stuart Padgham.

"With record breaking ticket sales and excitement building around the country, we are looking forward to an historical Championships which everyone can get behind and support this summer."

This year’s World Para Athletics Championships will take place between July 14 and 23.

It will be followed up by the International Association of Athletics Federations World Championships in the same stadium, with action set to take place from August 4 to 13.