Sports law in 2021 – key issues to watch in UK & Ireland

Published Wednesday, 06 January 2021.

Why the Competition Appeal Tribunal refused Football DataCo’s application to transfer Sportradar’s claim to the High Court

Published Wednesday, 16 December 2020.

Claiming commission on football sponsorship deals: lessons for agencies & clubs from Winlink v Liverpool FC

Published Monday, 02 November 2020.

Why football’s new handball rule is proving so controversial

Published Thursday, 15 October 2020.

When can sports organisations dismiss employees without fault?

Published Tuesday, 25 August 2020.

A full review of Man City v UEFA CAS Award – why this is not the end of FFP

Published Wednesday, 12 August 2020.

The duty to cooperate - questions arising from the Man City v UEFA decision

Published Friday, 31 July 2020.

Insolvency in the EFL - the Football Creditors Rule and laws protecting players & staff

Published Friday, 12 June 2020.

COVID-19: can esports help mitigate the impact on traditional sports?

Published Wednesday, 06 May 2020.

COVID-19: 10 legal considerations of extending the football season in England

Published Thursday, 02 April 2020.

Gareth Farrelly - Lawyer, Arbitrator and Former Pro Football Player Episode 88

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What it takes to sponsor Liverpool Football Club (why New Balance failed to match Nike’s offer)

Published Tuesday, 26 November 2019.

Protecting exclusivity in sports data rights: are courtsiding spotters a step too far for UK football fans?

Published Thursday, 24 October 2019.

Views on the football market from a top agent: An interview with Erkut Sögüt – agent for Mesut Ozil

Published Thursday, 17 October 2019.

What can football clubs do when medical treatment given to a player by a third party goes wrong?

Published Monday, 30 September 2019.

AFC Official Statement - Joint statement by FIFA, the AFC, UEFA, the Bundesliga, LaLiga, the Premier League and Serie A regarding the activities of beoutQ in Saudi Arabia

Stadium naming deals: why clubs and sponsors should always consider their termination rights

Published Tuesday, 04 June 2019.

Sports governance - the year in review 2018/19

Published Friday, 24 May 2019.

How can we better help athletes to prepare for the “after-life”?

Published Wednesday, 27 March 2019.

What are the obligations on footballers to conduct media activities? Comparing the rules in UK, USA, Spain, Belgium & Italy

Published Friday, 28 September 2018.

Virtual reality in sports – privacy risks and revenue opportunities for players

Published Wednesday, 05 September 2018.

Tapping-up in football: Complying with domestic and international transfers rules

Published Friday, 11 May 2018.

Financial Fair Play: How clubs justify spending & related party transactions

Published Friday, 17 November 2017.

Trends in digital brand engagement, image rights and sponsorship deals in sport

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Betting and football’s ticking time bomb: Joey Barton v The FA

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Key sports law cases and developments of 2020 – UK & Ireland

Published Wednesday, 23 December 2020.

A guide to the new immigration rules for players coming to the Premier League and EFL

Published Thursday, 03 December 2020.

Key trends in sports broadcasting: does the model really need to change?

Published Monday, 02 November 2020.

Discrimination in football: a guide to The FA’s new charging policies and sanctioning guidelines

Published Wednesday, 07 October 2020.

Artificial intelligence in sports – the legal and ethical issues at play

Published Friday, 21 August 2020.

Why long-term private equity capital in sport is a potential game changer

Published Wednesday, 12 August 2020.

Sport, equality & discrimination – the year in review 2019/20

Published Friday, 10 July 2020.

Can disgruntled football clubs challenge Project Restart? Exploring the duty of ‘utmost good faith’ in the EFL & Premier League

Published Tuesday, 09 June 2020.

COVID-19: key points for football clubs on the UK Government’s job retention scheme

Published Friday, 03 April 2020.

Manchester City's Financial Fair Play ban: the legal questions and consequences

Published Thursday, 20 February 2020.

Brexit means Brexit, but what does it mean for the Premier League and its players?

Published Monday, 09 December 2019.

INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 5th November 2019-25th November 2019

How do football lawyers differ to football agents? An interview with Daniel Geey

Published Thursday, 17 October 2019.

How did Liverpool FC escape league cup expulsion for fielding an ineligible player?

Published Friday, 04 October 2019.

Joint statement by FIFA, the AFC, UEFA, the Bundesliga, LaLiga, Lega Serie A, Ligue 1 and the Premier League on the publication of an investigative report into the operations of beoutQ

Re-regulating football agents: would FIFA’s proposed commission cap and prohibition on dual representation work in practice?

Published Thursday, 06 June 2019.

Sport and media rights – the year in review 2018/19

Published Friday, 31 May 2019.

Taxation of image rights agreements – vital lessons for football clubs and players from the Hull City Tigers v HMRC decision

Published Wednesday, 01 May 2019.

A case for ending football’s mid-season transfer window

Published Monday, 04 March 2019.

Unilateral extension options in football contracts: Are they valid and enforceable?

Published Wednesday, 19 September 2018.

Key updates on copyright protection and enforcement for sports media rightsholders

Published Wednesday, 20 June 2018.

Key contemporary trends in the UK sports media rights market (2017/18) - A view from industry

Published Thursday, 03 May 2018.

Duty of Care in Sport: Making the case for a Sports Ombudsman in the UK

Published Tuesday, 26 September 2017.

Top of the league: How football clubs protect and exploit their brands in a global marketplace

Published Friday, 11 August 2017.

Concussion in sport - How employers’ duties compare in the U.K., Ireland & North America

Published Monday, 17 July 2017.