2025 Serie A Collective Bargaining Agreement - Key Changes & Innovations Explained
Two years after the publication of the previous version, a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (New CBA) was entered into between the Associazione Italiana Calciatori (AIC or the…
Unpacking the EFL’s financial rule changes for 2025/26 and how they impact clubs
The English Football League’s recent changes to Profit & Sustainability[1] (P&S) rules and…
Key Considerations for Sports Organisations on Senior Executive Pay
Senior executive remuneration in sport remains a hot topic of conversation and organisations and ex…
The art of deal making in sport: A review of “Fast Tracks And Dark Deals” by Michael Payne
Michael Payne, the author of “Fast Tracks and Dark Deals”, and I both cut our teeth at the organisa…
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Prof. Jack Anderson
For this edition of Sports Lawyer In The Spotlight, we interviewed Professor Jack Anderson who is a…
The Lifecycle Of An International Athlete - Navigating The UK Property Market
As part of our series for international athletes and their advisers, residential property expert Le…
From hashtag to headache: Navigating the legal risks of contracting with content creators
The use of content creators across almost all industries has become a highly attractive marketing s…
The new “senior managers” regime in English football: lessons from financial services and preparatory steps for clubs
The passing of the Football Governance Act 2025 (the Act) kicks off a new era in the governance of…
How football clubs manage criminal allegations against players
Thomas Partey, formerly of Arsenal and now at Villarreal, is the latest high-profile footballer fac…
Navigating multi-club ownership compliance: A practical guide for in-house legal teams
Multi-Club Ownership (MCO) has expanded dramatically from 25 to 124 groups between 2015 and 2023, w…
Two Advocates General, two different answers: What the conflicting NADA Austria opinions mean for anti-doping transparency
The same legal questions, the same Austrian case, but two Advocates General have now reached differ…
Publishing athlete names after doping violations: What AG Spielmann's opinion means for sports organisations
When can sports organisations publish the names of athletes sanctioned for anti-doping violations w…
Could private equity ever own a college athletics team? Restructuring athletic departments post-House
There is a timeless feeling to a college football Saturday. The smell of the food at the tailgates…
Selling a Football Club: Five Essential Due Diligence Checks on Buyers
On any type of M&A (mergers & acquisition) transaction it is expected that a buyer will und…
Responsibilities and Duties Of Charity Trustees in Sport
As foundations and charitable organisations across sport continue to grow, the legal responsibiliti…
What Is the Real Impact of the CJEU’s Seraing Judgment on the Future of Sports Arbitration?
The Grand Chamber judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Case C-600/23, R…
Can Athletes and Officials Be Disciplined for Out-of-Work Conduct in the UK?
This article considers the legal framework relating to out-of-work conduct by athletes and its pote…
A new era for digital payments: Stablecoins, the GENIUS Act, and a world of potential for sports organisations
Whilst the regulation of stablecoins and the newly enacted GENIUS Act in the United States does not…
The Football Governance Act 2025: A Legal Analysis of What Has Changed
This article examines the differences between the text of the Football Governance Act 2025 with the…
Sports Lawyer In The Spotlight: Takuya Yamazaki
For this week’s edition of Sports Lawyer In The Spotlight, we interviewed Takuya Yamazaki, who is t…
Navigating Appeal Proceedings before CAS – Practical Tips and Insights - CAS Code Commentary Series Note 1
CAS Code Commentary Series is a series of concise notes drafted by Dr Despina Mavromati, Attorney-a…
The ECHR Grand Chamber judgment in Semenya v Switzerland and its wider impact on international sport
The European Court of Human Rights Grand Chamber's judgment in Semenya v Switzerland.[1] represents…
Background to the ECHR Grand Chamber judgment in Semenya v Switzerland
This article explains the history of legal proceedings Caster Semenya brought before led to the Eur…
Elections, Integrity and Whistleblowers: An analysis of Garcia v World Triathlon CAS Award
On 24 June 2025, the Court of Arbitration for Sport partially granted the appeal of Mr Liber Garcia…
Unique Challenges with Player Welfare in Women's Football
There are specific welfare challenges facing female players, the gaps in current support systems, a…
Key Takeaways from Q&A with the Chair of the FIFA DRC
At LawInSport’s Football Law Conference 2025, we hosted a Q&A session with the Chair of FIFA Di…
Rethinking the Burden of Proof for 'Not Intentional' Doping Cases & the 2027 WADA Code
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has recently rendered and published the award in CAS 2024/…
How the Football Governance Act 2025 will affect debt financing in English football
The Football Governance Act 2025 introduces a new regulatory framework that will inevitably impact…
Tackling abuse in women’s football: Practical steps for professional organisations and grassroots sport
“Abuse” is a broad term, particularly depending on the context in which it is used. In general term…
Why Leaving the Ice Early Cost Kyiv Capitals at CAS – Field of Play Doctrine Prevails
A recently published Arbitral Award by the Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed a decision of t…
An Analysis of German Football's 50+1 Rule & the Federal Cartel Office's Concerns
German football is often regarded as a stronghold of footballing tradition due to its strict owners…
