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The UEFA Financial Sustainability Regulations: Evolution Or Revolution?

Football on Bank Notes

Published Friday, 03 February 2023.

Football finance: How are clubs in saudi arabia regulated?

Soccer Ball In Saudi Arabia Flag Colours

Published Friday, 23 December 2022.

Why The Nigerian National Sports Industry Policy 2022/26 Represents A Bold Statement Of Intent

Nigerian Football Ablaze

Published Tuesday, 29 November 2022.

How sport can use the UN Climate Change Framework to achieve a greener future

Rugby Climate

Published Monday, 21 November 2022.

Investing In Brazilian Football – Opportunities & Risks Under The New Legal Regime

Brazillian Football Boy

Published Friday, 18 November 2022.

Unfair Prejudice Claims: How The Cardiff City FC Shareholder Dispute Unfolded

Shareholders Agreement

Published Tuesday, 04 October 2022.

AFC’s 2022 Club Licensing Regulations: Here’s What’s Changed And Why

AFC Asian Cup

JonnyJonny, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Published Monday, 29 August 2022.

Key Strategies For Investors In Brazilian Football

Football Player

Published Wednesday, 13 July 2022.

Agents, clubs and players: a breakdown of the complicated tax relationship in Spanish football

Football

Photo by Michael Lee on Unsplash

Published Wednesday, 29 June 2022.

What Are The Requirements For Owning And Running A Professional Football Club In Italy?

Italy flag and ball

Published Thursday, 09 June 2022.

How To Approach ‘ESG Criteria’ When Hosting Major Sports Events

ESG Blocks

Published Wednesday, 06 April 2022.

Football Club Financing: Why 'Mini-Bonds' Are In Trend

Football

Published Tuesday, 21 December 2021.

Expanding The NRL: Corporate Structure And Profit Sharing (Part 2)

Muddy rugby player

Published Friday, 15 October 2021.

EFL statement: The Administrators at Derby County have lodged an appeal against the 12-point deduction

The Administrators at Derby County have lodged an appeal against the 12-point deduction imposed on the Club’s 2021/22 season total on 22 September 2021.

How Leagues And Football Club Groups Are Leveraging Equity Finance

Football stacked on piles of money

Published Friday, 17 September 2021.

Sport Integrity Australia announce Corporate Plan 2021-2025

Australia is a nation of sports lovers. Sport plays an important role in Australia’s culture. Our love of sport is reflected in the large numbers of people who play and participate in sport, attend sporting events or passionately watch their teams on television.

When can directors and agents be personally liable - A cautionary tale from Tattersalls Ltd v McMahon

Horseracing

Published Friday, 20 August 2021.

A Guide To Financing Football Clubs: Part 2 – Equity Finance & Ownership Models

Financing Football Clubs: Part 2 – Equity Finance & Ownership Models image

Published Friday, 06 August 2021.

How The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 Is Helping Struggling Football Clubs

How The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 Is Helping Struggling Football Clubs

Published Friday, 21 May 2021.

An Introduction To The ELF - Europe's New Professional American Football League

An Introduction To The ELF - Europe's New Professional American Football League

Published Friday, 19 February 2021.

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

Investment Concept

Published Friday, 11 September 2020.

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

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

Published Wednesday, 12 August 2020.

A guide to the US models for Major League Soccer and United Soccer League

USA Soccer

Published Wednesday, 15 July 2020.

A guide to Financial Fair Play and the ability of European football clubs to raise finance (Part 2)

Player hand on UEFA ball

Published Thursday, 14 May 2020.

Sports law in 2020 - key issues to watch in Europe

title image Sports law in 2020 - key issues to watch in Europe

Published Monday, 30 December 2019.

How Do You Acquire A Football Club In France?

Football Jersey

Published Friday, 06 January 2023.

How Are Football Clubs Governed, Incorporated & Acquired In South Africa?

Football in South Africa Flag

Published Thursday, 08 December 2022.

An analysis of the trends of private equity investment in sport

Private Equity Trends

Published Friday, 25 November 2022.

The Lifecycle Of An International Athlete – Protecting Your Reputation

Celebrating Athlete

Published Monday, 21 November 2022.

Financial Woes: What Worcester Warriors & London Wasps' Struggles Mean For English Rugby

Rugby Player

Published Thursday, 06 October 2022.

How Professional Football Clubs Are Governed In Mexico

Mexican Flag in Stadium

Published Friday, 16 September 2022.

Athlete Investors: How To Structure Rights In An Early Stage Venture Deal

Athlete Investors: How To Structure Rights In An Early Stage Venture Deal

Published Tuesday, 12 July 2022.

Why Brazil’s New Football Corporations Law may change club football?

Brazil

Published Wednesday, 13 July 2022.

The Requirements For Investing, Owning And Running A Professional Football Club In Spain (LaLiga)

Spanish football flag

Published Wednesday, 15 June 2022.

Why Does Luxembourg Still Not Have A Professional Football League?

Football Player

Published Thursday, 09 June 2022.

A guide to the legal due diligence process when buying a football club

Scrutinizing_Contract

Published Wednesday, 06 April 2022.

What is a ‘golden share’ in a football club & should fans have one?

Fans Celebrating

Published Friday, 29 October 2021.

Expanding the NRL: financial and legal challenges (Part 1)

Rugby Player

Published Friday, 15 October 2021.

EFL statement: Derby County Football Club have filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators

With confirmation from Derby County Football Club that they have filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, the EFL can tonight confirm that the Club will be subject to an insolvency event under the terms of the EFL’s Regulations.

Why Do Football Clubs Raise Finance And Who Are The Main Investors?

Business man standing on a football

Published Friday, 10 September 2021.

How Do "Buy Out" Takeovers Of Football Clubs Work?

Aerial shot of stadium

Published Friday, 27 August 2021.

A Guide To Financing Football Clubs: Part 3 – Future Trends & Expectations

Financing Football Clubs: Part 3 – Future Trends & Expectations image

Published Friday, 06 August 2021.

A Guide To Financing Football Clubs: Part 1 – Debt Finance

Football Finance - Debt Financing Image

Published Friday, 06 August 2021.

Fantasy Premier League: Do Footballers Have An Obligation To Protect Team News?

Fantasy Premier League: Do Footballers Have An Obligation To Protect Team News?

Published Friday, 19 March 2021.

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.

M&A in Sports: has COVID-19 moved the goalposts?

M&A in Sports: has COVID-19 moved the goalposts?

Published Monday, 24 August 2020.

Cash is king: Covid-19 leaves sports clubs scrutinising their business in pursuit of cash flow

Cash is king: Covid-19 leaves sports clubs scrutinising their business in pursuit of cash flow

Published Wednesday, 15 July 2020.

Why ‘industry status’ could boost sport in India

Why ‘industry status’ could boost sport in India

Published Monday, 13 July 2020.

Why Nigeria’s new crowdfunding rules may prove an attractive option for sports teams

Nigerian Football

Published Friday, 01 May 2020.

Sports law in 2020 - key issues to watch in UK & Ireland

Title image Sports law in 2020 - key issues to watch in UK & Ireland

Published Sunday, 29 December 2019.

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