What’s next for the Independent Regulator for Football?

This interactive webinar will provide valuable insights and analysis on the future of the Independent Regulator for Football in England, ahead of the consultation next week with professional football clubs and the Independent Regulator for Football.

The session will cover:

• Engagement with the Regulator
• Enforcement and challenge
• Changes to the owners test
• Backstop process for broadcast revenue

 The session will also consider how football clubs can best prepare for the upcoming consultations with the regulator.

This will be followed by a question and answer session.

Speakers

Trevor Watkins, Partner, Head of Sports, Pinsent Masons

Trevor delivers industry insight gained from over 20 years working within it, not only as an advisor, but as a former director and Chairman of a professional football team and from multiple diverse and high profile roles

David Thorneloe, Legal Director, Pinsent Masons

David specialises in public law, legislation and government, drawing on his unparalleled experience working at senior levels in the UK Government, to advise clients in the public and private sectors

Raphael Hogarth, Barrister, 11KBW

Raphael is an expert in regulatory law. He has extensive experience of advising regulators on how to exercise their powers, and acting for regulated entities engaging with and challenging regulators. He has recently written a detailed analysis of the role of central government in the football governance scheme for LawInSport. He is ranked in public law, public procurement and data protection in the directories, where he is described as “an exceptional barrister” who “finds arguments that others miss”,  “fiercely intelligent”, “very commercial”, and “an absolute pleasure to work with”.

Questions

You will  have a chance to ask your question in the live event either through audio or text. Questions can also be submitted anonymously.