Rugby Union and the Law Conference 2024
ABOUT
We are excited to announce that the Rugby Union and the Law Conference 2024, will be hosted in London on 19th February 2024.
The Rugby Union and the Law Conference 2024 will provide a day of panel discussions and presentations followed by a networking evening. The conference provides a professional forum to meet and develop meaningful relationships with colleagues working in the sector.
Who Should Attend
- Sports executives and administrators (Club Secretaries, CEOs, CFOs, Directors, etc)
- In-house counsel working at clubs, federations, sponsors, media companies, agencies, unions)
- Agents
- Athletes and coaches
- Professional services (lawyers, accountants consultants, tax advisers, wealth managers, etc)
- Academics and students (please note there is a limited number of places for students)
In short, if you would like to gain a better understanding of the most important legal issues that will impact rugby, then this conference will be an invaluable resource and one you will not want to miss.
Interactive Panel Discussions
The conference provides attendees with a day of interactive panel discussions, with world leading experts discussing the contemporary legal issues impacting rugby.
Networking
LawInSport events are renowned for their unparalleled networking opportunities, and this will be a theme that continues at this year’s Rugby Law Conference. With networking in-between sessions and a drinks reception, attendees can take advantage of dedicated time to meet with colleagues in the sector in a friendly and welcoming environment.
CPD/CLE
The Rugby Law Conference provides 4 hours of self-certified continuing professional development/continuing legal education.
Attending Organisations
- 1 Crown Office Row
- 1 Essex Court
- 12 KBW
- 4 New Square
- Alvarez & Marsal
- Baker Tilly
- BCL Solicitors
- Bird & Bird
- British & Irish Lions
- Centrefield LLP
- Charles Russell Speechlys
- Clifford Chance
- CMS
- Control Risks
- Crucible Law
- DAC Beachcroft
- Farrer & Co
- Fieldfisher
- Freshfields
- Gloucester Hartpury
- Harbottle & Lewis
- Harlequins
- Herbert Smith Freehills
- Howden Insurance Brokers
- Hugh James
- Kellerhals Carrard
- Lewis Silkin
- LIT 7s Series
- Matrix Chambers
- Nelson Guest & Partners
- Northampton Saints
- Northridge
- Onside Law
- Osborne Clarke
- Podium Analytics
- Premiership Rugby
- Premiership Rugby Sporting Commission
- Premiership Women's Rugby
- Professional Rugby Board
- RFU
- River Media Partners
- RPC
- Russells
- Saracens
- Scottish Rugby Union
- Signify
- Six Nations
- Squire Patton Boggs
- Thackray Williams
- The IRPA
- The RPA
- The Varsity Matches
- United Rugby Championship
- Walker Morris LLP
- Weightmans
- Women in Football
- Wordley Partnership
- World Rugby
- Welsh Rugby Union
AGENDA & SPEAKERS
13:15 - 13:55 - Registration and light buffet lunch
13:55 - 14:00 - Welcome address
14:00 - 14:45 - Reshaping the culture of Rugby Union
- Ruth Kennedy, Barrister, 11 KBW
- Wayne Barnes, Retired International Rugby Union Referee and Partner, Squire Patton Boggs
- Yvonne Nolan, General Counsel, Federation, World Rugby
- Jane Purdon, Women in Football, Director, and Premiership Rugby Sporting Commission Member
- Richard Whittam KC, Matrix Chambers & Head of RFU Judiciary
14:50 - 15:35 - Rule Changes, Agents Regulations & Sustainability
- Richard Liddell KC, Barrister, 4 New Square
- Angela McCracken, Head of Legal & Governance, Scottish Rugby Union
- Omar Hassanein, CEO, International Rugby Players Association
- Brian Hammond, Legal Counsel, World Rugby
- Darren Bailey, Former IRB Director of Legal and Legislative Affairs and Director of Football Governance and Regulation at The FA
15:35 - 16:10 - Coffee and networking
16:10 - 16:35 - Leveraging commercial opportunities
- Josh Charalambous, Partner, RPC
- Samantha Hammonds, General Counsel, Premiership Rugby
- Lucy Englander, Commercial Director, Saracens
- Malcolm Wall - Chairman, Professional Rugby Board, WRU, and Chairman of River Media Partners
16:40 - 17:10 - Innovation and Breakthrough Technologies
- Brian Moore, Daily Telegraph columnist (moderator)
- Damian Smith, Chief Technology Officer, Podium Analytics
17:10 - 17:40 - Networking drinks
17:40 - 18:25 - New Business Models, Investment & Growing Participation
- Neil Brown, Partner, RPC
- Belinda Moore, CEO, Premiership Women's Rugby
- Gillian Treasurer, Director of Legal & Governance, British & Irish Lions
- Jon Walters, Partner, Northridge
18:25 - 18:30 - Closing remarks
18:30 - 20:00 - Drinks reception and networking
Please note this agenda is provisional, and may be subject to change. The full line-up of speakers will be announced shortly.
BOOK TICKETS
Price
This event is £150+VAT for LawInSport Plus and Institutional Members and £250+VAT for non-Plus members.
You can register for Plus membership for as little as £25 per month or £156 for the year.
Students, if your institution has academic membership or if you are on a full time course you can receive a 50% discount on membership. Please email
Current and former professional athletes are eligible for free Plus membership and full-time students are eligible for half price Plus membership.
PLEASE NOTE: there are only a limited number of spaces available so tickets will be on a first come first served basis.
Event Properties
| Event Date | 19-02-2024 13:00 |
| Event End Date | 19-02-2024 20:00 |
| Individual Price | £150 - £250 + VAT |
| Location | RPC, Tower Bridge House, St Katharine's Way, London E1W 1AA |
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