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 a watershed moment in the intersection of sports regulation and human rights la…
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…
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…
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…
Essential guidance for clubs on complying with UEFA stadium safety requirements: Analysing AZ Alkmaar v UEFA
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in June 2025 handed down an arbitration award (Award) in a…
Deal Or No Deal? WhatsApp, Emails & The Goalposts Of Contract Formation In The Context Of FIFA Club World Cup Broadcasting Rights
The Court of Appeal of England and Wales recently delivered an important judgment in DAZN Lim…
Hosting major international sports events in the Philippines: Key legal considerations
With its glorious weather, passionate fans, and social media reach, the Philippines has recently be…
Competition Law’s Newest Frontier in British Basketball: Analysing the Dispute with Super League Basketball
Basketball is the newest frontier for big-ticket competition litigation in the sports sector. A cla…
Sporting Succession and Co-Existing Clubs: CAS Award Clarifies the Boundaries of Sporting Succession
This article examines the recent award in the case of CAS 2024/A/10308 AO Xanthi v. FIFA and Radosl…
Snooker competition law battle: Analysing NST’s claim against World Snooker Tour at the CAT
The landscape of professional sports continues to evolve as breakaway competitions challenge establ…
CAS panel dismisses Drogheda’s appeal: A cautionary tale for multi-club investors
On 16 June 2025, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed an appeal brought by Irish club…
How sports organisations can better safeguard children from diverse backgrounds: Lessons from the ‘It’s Silent’ report
In March 2025, the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel published its latest report: “It’s Sile…
What sports clubs should bear in mind when handling member disciplinary cases
This article, drawing on the recent case of Rohilla v The Members of Royal Mid Surrey Golf Course[1…
How a footballer won the battle for $700k unpaid wages against former club in sporting succession case
In a recent award published by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in CAS 2024/A/10783 Shaanxi…
Adopting AI: Key legal risks for the sports industry (and how to counter them)
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the sports industry is steadily gaining momentum. Its po…
Can No-Poach Agreements Be Justified? Insights from the AG Opinion on Portuguese Football
On 15 May 2025, Advocate General Nicholas Emiliou (AG) delivered three opinions regarding decisions…
Determining the level of compensation for out-of-contract football players in English Football: The role of the PFCC
This article was originally published on 29 June 2016, followed by further editions in August 2021…
How the UAE regulates “name, image & likeness” (NIL) rights for athletes
As athletes increasingly commercialize their personal brands beyond competition, the legal framewor…
Key lessons for sports agents, directors & trustees following UK Supreme Court ruling on ‘profits rule’
A recent UK Supreme Court ruling reinforces the standards of duties owed by fiduciaries in relation…
How can FIFA enforce agent rules? CAS panel overturns agent suspension in Beckett v FIFA case
The recent arbitral award delivered by a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) panel in CAS 2024/A/1…
Setting a new standard: The WTA’s ranking protection and the future of female athlete welfare
A unique aspect of tennis is that players are considered independent contractors rather than employ…
What athletes need to know about sports betting and anti-corruption rules
It might be thought that the job of an athlete is difficult but simple: try to win and don’t cheat…
Acquiring women's football clubs: Key considerations for buyers & sellers
This article outlines some key legal and strategic considerations for investors, clubs, and their a…
How India’s new data protection laws will impact the sports and gaming industry
The gaming and sports industry in India encompasses a broad spectrum of activities, including onlin…
