Expert evidence in sport: who qualifies, when it’s needed, and the limits of reliance
Sports disciplinary disputes arising from selection, safeguarding, anti-doping, and integrity cases raise complex and often difficult evidential issues. This article considers the following questions and their answers for anyone involved in disciplinary disputes:
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- Tags: Arbitration | BHA | CAS | Disciplinary Proceedings | Dispute Resolution | Experts | United Kingdom (UK)
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Louis Weston
Louis Weston is a highly regarded Commercial and Sports Law litigator at Outer Temple Chambers. He has a wealth of experience across commercial litigation with an emphasis on matters arising from sport, civil fraud, professional negligence, gambling and failed business ventures. He is regularly instructed to gain injunctive relief and freezing orders.
Danielle Sharkey
Danielle is a Senior Associate in the Sports Team at Wiggin. She is a regulatory and contentious lawyer, specialising in disputes, investigations, safeguarding, anti-doping and disciplinary matters in sport.

