The WS Sports Law Conference

The WS Sports Law Conference returns on 31 October 2024with an international roster of speakers. Some of the industry’s most experienced and recognised figures will come to Edinburgh for this popular event in the Society’s education programme. The comprehensive programme covers the main issues of the day for sports lawyers and their clients, including moving regulatory landscapes, dispute resolution, disciplinary issues and a discussion with a highly respected CAS Arbitrator about his career in sports law, having presided over some of the cases which have shaped sports law today.

We are pleased to return as media partners of the event and provide a comprehensive review on the day of the last twelve months in sports law, and take a look at what lies ahead.

Street Soccer Scotland will be the conference’s charity partner and COO Gerry Britton will provide a talk on the day about the work this brilliant charity does. Street Soccer Scotland uses football as a vehicle to help people experiencing mental health issues, helping them to engage in sport and exercise to create positive habits and assisting them in accessing support services. Street Soccer Scotland are also the official team partner of Team Scotland, winners of the Homeless World Cup on two occasions, in 2007 and 2011.

Speakers:

• Ian Laing WS, Lombardi Associates (Conference Chair)

• Mark Hovell, CAS Arbitrator and Partner at Mills & Reeve

• Paolo Lombardi, Managing Director, Lombardi Associates

• Gillian Treasurer, Director of Legal & Governance, The British & Irish Lions

• Pamela Woodman, Head of Legal & Company Secretary, Lawn Tennis Association

• Sean Cottrell , Founder & CEO, Law in Sport

• Gabriella Lowe, Operations & Finance Manager, Law in Sport

• Gerry Britton, Street Soccer Scotland

• Jacqueline Brown, Partner, Keystone Law
  
  
• Craig Joiner, Investment manager and 25 caps for Scottish Rugby Union
  
  
• Angela McCracken, Head of Legal and Governance, Scottish Rugby
  
  
• Chris Duffy, Head of Legal, Celtic Football Club & Director, The Scottish Women’s Premier League
  
  
• Gareth Hall, Legal Counsel, SFA

Thursday, 31 October 2024, 11:00am-5:30pm at The Signet Library, Parliament Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF

The full conference programme will be announced soon. Make sure your organisation is represented by reserving a place now.

Delegate Rates:

• Writers to the Signet: £270+ VAT

• Standard rate: £300+ VAT

• Law student/trainee solicitor: £160+ VAT

All rates include lunch and refreshments at the Signet Library.

CPD/TCPD: 6 hours. This event will provide authorised CPD/TCPD for Law Society of Scotland members

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