The Future of Sport: Risk, Insurance & Law

ABOUT
We are excited to announce that the 'The Future of Sport: Risk, insurance & Law' conference, will be hosted in London on 11th September 2025.
The conference will provide a day of panel discussions and presentations followed by a networking evening. Is also provides a professional forum to meet and develop meaningful relationships with colleagues working in the sector. The conference is co-hosted with Miller Insurance and is being supported by Horwich Farrelly and 12KBW.
Who Should Attend
- Sports executives and administrators (Club Secretaries, CEOs, CFOs, Directors, etc)
- In-house counsel working at clubs, federations, sponsors, media companies, agencies, unions)
- Agents
- Athletes and coaches
- Professional services (lawyers, accountants consultants, tax advisers, wealth managers, etc)
- Insurance brokers
- Academics and students (please note there is a limited number of places for students)
In short, if you would like to gain a better understanding of the most important legal issues that will impact risk & insurance, then this conference will be an invaluable resource and one you will not want to miss.
Networking
LawInSport events are renowned for their unparalleled networking opportunities, and this will be a theme that continues at this year’s Risk & Insurance in Sport Conference. With networking in-between sessions and a drinks reception, attendees can take advantage of dedicated time to meet with colleagues in the sector in a friendly and welcoming environment.
CPD/CLE
The conference provides 4 hours of self-certified continuing professional development/continuing legal education.
Members Discount
Institutional Members, Plus Yearly and monthly (with 3 or more months membership) members benefit from a £100 discount on full price tickets. (Discounts are applied at the time of purchase, provided you are signed into your account).
Discounts are applied automatically during the registration and checkout. Please note that all tickets are non-refundable.
Group Tickets
If 4 or more colleagues from your organisation would like to attend and benefit from a group discount, please email
Please note, group tickets are designed specifically with the demands of sports organisations and government departments in mind. These tickets allow for people within sports organisations to share and invite colleagues who may otherwise not be able to attend, either due to time or cost restrictions.
* To qualify for a free ticket as a current or former pro athlete you must not be qualified lawyers or working as sports business professionals. These tickets are subsidised, and therefore are for the benefit of athletes that may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend such events. We hope giving athletes the opportunity to learn, develop and network will benefit them and their sport.
Attending Organisations
- 12KBW
- Alpine F1 Team
- Alvarez & Marsal
- Baker Tilly
- BCL Solicitors
- CAA
- Chelsea FC
- Clarke Willmott
- DAC Beachcroft
- Formula 1
- Horwich Farrelly
- Hugh James
- Interpublic Group
- Irwin Mitchell
- Markel Law
- Mason Hayes & Curran
- Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
- Miller Insurance
- Mills & Reeve
- Motorsport UK
- Podium Analytics
- Premiership Rugby
- Reynolds Colman Bradley LLP
- RPC
- Russells
- Safespy
- Simons Muirhead Burton LLP
- Southampton FC
- The Football Association
- University of Zurich
- Wordley Law
- World Rugby
AGENDA & TOPICS
Please see the latest agenda below, however, timings may change slightly.
10:30 – 11:25: Registration and Networking
11:25 – 11:30: Welcome Address
11:30 – 12:20: Panel 1 - Managing & preventing player injury claims
- Moderator - Sean Cotrell, CEO, LawInSport
- David Sharpe KC, Barrister, 12KBW
- Arthur Fane, Account Executive, Miller Insurance
- Damian Smith, Chief Technology Officer, Podium Analytics
12:25 – 13:15: Panel 2 - Developing effective risk & compliance within sports businesses
- Moderator - Daniel Barton, Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal
- Richard Cummings, Risk & Insurance Director, World Rugby
- Tim Greenwell, Chief Operating Officer, Southampton FC
- Ryan Peter Locke, Senior Legal Counsel, Interpublic Group
13:15 – 14:30: Lunch & Networking
15:00 – 15:50: Panel 3 - What should you do when risk moves into litigation?
- Moderator - Simon Browne KC, 12KBW
- Bebhinn Murphy, Barrister, 12KBW
- Imogen Mitchell-Webb, Partner & Head of Sports, Horwich Farrelly
- James Gowen-Smith, Head of After The Event Insurance, Miller Insurance
16:00 – 16:50: Panel 4 - Key insurance developments every sports organisation should know
- Moderator - Thom Lumley, Partner, RPC
- Kate Montagu, Sports & Entertainment Broker, Miller Insurance
- Graham Denny, Partner, Wordley Partnership
- Kev Brear, Head of Governance Risk and Compliance, Safespy
16:50 – 17:00: Closing Remarks
17:00 – 19:00: Drinks Reception & Networking
Attending Organisations
- 12KBW
- Alpine F1 Team
- Alvarez & Marsal
- Baker Tilly
- BCL Solicitors
- CAA
- Chelsea FC
- Clarke Willmott
- DAC Beachcroft
- Formula 1
- Horwich Farrelly
- Hugh James
- Interpublic Group
- Irwin Mitchell
- Markel Law
- Mason Hayes & Curran
- Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
- Miller Insurance
- Mills & Reeve
- Motorsport UK
- Podium Analytics
- Premiership Rugby
- Reynolds Colman Bradley LLP
- RPC
- Russells
- Safespy
- Simons Muirhead Burton LLP
- Southampton FC
- The Football Association
- University of Zurich
- Wordley Law
- World Rugby
Event Properties
Event Date | 11-09-2025 10:30 |
Event End Date | 11-09-2025 17:00 |
Location | Miller Insurance Services |
Ticket Information
Ticket Type | Price |
---|---|
Standard Ticket | £250.00 |
Athlete Ticket (Current or Former Professional Athlete or Coach) * subject to approval |
£0.00 |