The Question Of Foreign Ownership In English Football – Assessing The Potential Manchester United Takeover

Old Trafford

Published Friday, 05 May 2023.

Will The “Fit And Proper Custodians” Test Improve English Football?

Football Stadium

Published Friday, 14 April 2023.

Czernuszka V King: Rugby Player Found Negligently Liable For “Revenge Tackle”

Womens Rugby Tackle

Published Monday, 20 March 2023.

Sport And Media Rights – Annual Review 2022/23

Sport And Media Rights – The Year In Review 2022

Published Thursday, 02 March 2023.

The Global Trend Of Action Against No-Poach And Wage-Fixing Agreements In Sport

Agreement

Published Thursday, 23 February 2023.

Top 5 Tips For EFL Financial Fair Play Compliance

Football Money

Published Wednesday, 01 February 2023.

Can Football Contracts Be Changed Or Varied Mid-Term? If So, What Can Players Do About It?

Employment Agreement

Published Thursday, 20 October 2022.

‘Fouls’ Off The Field of Play – Key Considerations For Athletes, Clubs & Sponsors

Upset Footballer

Published Friday, 27 May 2022.

Are football clubs liable for the online racist abuse of their players?

Online abuse

Published Thursday, 19 May 2022.

The Lifecycle Of An International Athlete – Negotiating Sponsorship & Endorsements Deals

Hand shaking

Published Friday, 13 May 2022.

What is the "black-out" rule in football and is it lawful?

What is the

Published Wednesday, 06 October 2021.

CTE And Causation: The Key Medico-Legal Issues In Rugby Union’s Concussion Litigation

CTE And Causation: The Key Medico-Legal Issues In Rugby Union’s Concussion Litigation

Published Friday, 09 July 2021.

'BeNeLiga’: Analyzing The Proposed Merger of The Netherlands And Belgian Football Leagues

Belgium and Netherlands flag

Published Friday, 21 May 2021.

Tackling discrimination in football: are existing regulations sufficient to combat social media abuse?

Tackling discrimination in football: are existing regulations sufficient to combat social media abuse?

Published Wednesday, 21 April 2021.

Payments to football agents - what clubs & players need to know about HMRC's new guidance

Payments to football agents - what clubs & players need to know about HMRC's new guidance

Published Tuesday, 20 April 2021.

How Brexit Affects England's “Kolpak” Cricketers – And What Happens Next?

How Brexit Affects England's “Kolpak” Cricketers – And What Happens Next?

Published Thursday, 11 February 2021.

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

Title image of rugby player - Sports law in 2021 – key issues to watch in UK & Ireland

Published Wednesday, 06 January 2021.

Seven tips for sports organisations to keep safeguarding at the top of the board agenda

Seven tips for sports organisations to keep safeguarding at the top of the board agenda

Published Tuesday, 08 December 2020.

Special purpose acquisition companies: are football clubs going (back) to the stock market?

Special purpose acquisition companies: are football clubs going (back) to the stock market?

Published Friday, 13 November 2020.

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

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

Published Monday, 02 November 2020.

Cyber threats to sports organisations (and key steps to reduce exposure)

Cyber threats to sports organisations (and key steps to reduce exposure)

Published Thursday, 08 October 2020.

How COVID-19 is impacting commercial sports contracts

How COVID-19 is impacting commercial sports contracts

Published Wednesday, 07 October 2020.

How would a private equity firm invest in the English Football League?

Investment Concept

Published Friday, 11 September 2020.

When can sports organisations dismiss employees without fault?

Sports Employee

Published Tuesday, 25 August 2020.

The safe return of spectators to elite sport - a health & safety perspective

Football Stadium

Published Wednesday, 12 August 2020.

Anti-doping & boxing - Comparing the cases of Amir Khan and Connor Benn

Boxing Gloves

Published Wednesday, 26 April 2023.

Transparent reporting in family law and its impact on sports stars

Press Court

Published Wednesday, 29 March 2023.

Football & Fan Tokens – What Potential UK Financial Regulation Could Mean For Sports Clubs

Football & Fan Tokens – What Potential UK Financial Regulation Could Mean For Sports Clubs

Published Tuesday, 07 March 2023.

The Limits Of Privacy – Why Sports Stars Remain Exposed In Criminal Investigations

Privacy Law

Published Friday, 24 February 2023.

Protecting Safeguarding Data – A Guide For UK Sports Clubs

Data Sport

Published Monday, 20 February 2023.

Trademarked For Success – What Can Athletes Learn From Usain Bolt’s Legendary Victory Celebration?

Usain Bolt

Published Thursday, 27 October 2022.

Advertising “cryptoassests” the right way - lessons from the Arsenal ASA ruling

Crypto

Published Friday, 08 July 2022.

Fulham FC v Jones: When Is There Civil Liability For Causing A Serious Injury In Football?

Dangerous slide tackle

Published Thursday, 19 May 2022.

A Guide For Sports Organisations To Partnering With A Cryptocurrency Provider

Crypto Coin Montage

Published Wednesday, 18 May 2022.

Not So 'Carefree' - How UK Sanctions On Russia Affect Chelsea Football Club

Stamford Bridge

Published Wednesday, 23 March 2022.

Toulouse home fixtures against Halifax and Batley cancelled

Toulouse Olympique’s home fixtures with Halifax Panthers and Batley Bulldogs, scheduled for 14 and 28 August respectively, have been cancelled.

How Green Is The Beautiful Game? An Overview Of Environmental Regulation In Football

Football pitch surrounded by lush vegetation

Published Friday, 18 June 2021.

Stocks, Bonds, Gold...Sport? Is Sport Now An Alternate Asset Class For Investors?

Stocks, Bonds, Gold...Sport? Is Sport Now An Alternate Asset Class For Investors?

Published Friday, 30 April 2021.

How 'State Aid' Rules Have Adapted For Covid-19 And What It Means For The Sports Sector

How 'State Aid' Rules Have Adapted For Covid-19 And What It Means For The Sports Sector

Published Wednesday, 17 March 2021.

Addressing Participant Welfare And Safeguarding Issues In Sports Disciplinary Investigations

Addressing Participant Welfare And Safeguarding Issues In Sports Disciplinary Investigations

Published Monday, 11 January 2021.

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

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

International football players

Published Thursday, 03 December 2020.

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

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

Why football’s new handball rule is proving so controversial

Published Thursday, 15 October 2020.

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

Disciplining discrimination in football: The FA’s new policies and guidelines

Published Wednesday, 07 October 2020.

Is there trouble on the horizon for algorithms in sport?

Is there trouble on the horizon for algorithms in sport?

Published Thursday, 17 September 2020.

Salary cap upheaval in rugby union: Part 1 – the Saracens case

Rugby Union

Published Friday, 28 August 2020.

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

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

Published Wednesday, 12 August 2020.

British Gymnastics land well - lessons for governing bodies on trade mark infringement claims

British Gymnast

Published Friday, 31 July 2020.

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