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 Limited v Coupang Corp. [2025] EWCA Civ 1083[1], reminding us that legally binding…
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…
Data protection revolution in India: Key provisions of the 2025 Draft Rules
India's rapidly expanding digital gaming and sports sector faces significant compliance challenges…
Key trends in the business of sport in Eastern Europe
LawInSport partnered with the Slovenian Sports Lawyers Association (DSOS) to host the second editio…
Martyn's Law: New terror prevention rules for UK sports venues
This article was first published on LawInSport on 3 July 2023 and has been updated to capture the l…
Navigating racing drivers’ contracts - Top 10 legal considerations
This article provides guidance for motorsport drivers and their representatives on navigating contr…
Legal uncertainty for DSD athletes: Reviewing DSD eligibility criteria in the Olympic Games
The article looks at that the current patchwork of DSD eligibility criteria which creates legal unc…
Can athletes beat biological passport charges? Assessing the Simona Halep & Norah Jeruto anti-doping cases
Anti-doping cases based on an Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) are complex cases where decisions r…
The legal definition of sex and its impact on UK sport: For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers
The case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers[1] concerns the correct statutory interpret…
Streamlining rugby sanctions: World Rugby's new expedited Off-Field Sanctioning Process
This summer promises a feast of rugby union. The British and Irish Lions (the Lions) tour Australia…
How player trades work in European Football v in the NBA - who has more power?
The recent trade involving the two NBA stars Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis made headlines, with the…
Game, set and mismatch: Inconsistency in tennis' recent anti-doping cases
In the last year, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has charged both Jannik Sinner a…
The Mario Vušković case: EPO detection and the limits of legal challenge
The case of football player Mario Vušković[1] offers a compelling illustration of the complexities…
Damage control: Managing misconduct allegations in sport
The scrutiny of those in the public eye or positions of authority has increased dramatically in the…
