Football Club Financing: Why 'Mini-Bonds' Are In Trend
Published Tuesday, 21 December 2021.
Expanding The NRL: Corporate Structure And Profit Sharing (Part 2)
Published Friday, 15 October 2021.
EFL statement: The Administrators at Derby County have lodged an appeal against the 12-point deduction
The Administrators at Derby County have lodged an appeal against the 12-point deduction imposed on the Club’s 2021/22 season total on 22 September 2021.
How Leagues And Football Club Groups Are Leveraging Equity Finance
Published Friday, 17 September 2021.
Sport Integrity Australia announce Corporate Plan 2021-2025
Australia is a nation of sports lovers. Sport plays an important role in Australia’s culture. Our love of sport is reflected in the large numbers of people who play and participate in sport, attend sporting events or passionately watch their teams on television.
When can directors and agents be personally liable - A cautionary tale from Tattersalls Ltd v McMahon
Published Friday, 20 August 2021.
A Guide To Financing Football Clubs: Part 2 – Equity Finance & Ownership Models
Published Friday, 06 August 2021.
How The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 Is Helping Struggling Football Clubs
Published Friday, 21 May 2021.
An Introduction To The ELF - Europe's New Professional American Football League
Published Friday, 19 February 2021.
How would a private equity firm invest in the English Football League?
Published Friday, 11 September 2020.
Why long-term private equity capital in sport is a potential game changer
Published Wednesday, 12 August 2020.
A guide to the US models for Major League Soccer and United Soccer League
Published Wednesday, 15 July 2020.
A guide to Financial Fair Play and the ability of European football clubs to raise finance (Part 2)
Published Thursday, 14 May 2020.
Sports law in 2020 - key issues to watch in Europe
Published Monday, 30 December 2019.
Bury Beware: lessons on the importance of good governance from Bury F.C.’s football league expulsion
Published Friday, 15 November 2019.
A review of China Sports Law Week 2019 – “Inclusivity, Integrity and Insights”
How sports clubs are investing into tech start-ups
Published Wednesday, 19 June 2019.
The UAE's new 'Pledge Law' – and how it could improve sports financing in the Middle East
Published Wednesday, 20 March 2019.
The athlete venture capitalist – the rise of athlete investors in sport
Published Friday, 25 January 2019.
Private investment into sport - what governing bodies need to know
Published Tuesday, 04 December 2018.
Why Africa urgently needs to commercialise its sports sector
Published Thursday, 29 November 2018.
How to build a US gambling system that protects the integrity of sports (key takeaways from Great Britain)
Published Tuesday, 21 August 2018.
The challenges of privatising Saudi Arabia’s football clubs - An update in 2018
Published Friday, 15 June 2018.
Investing in the next generation: An overview of the new UK corporation tax relief for grassroots sport
Published Friday, 09 March 2018.
How To Approach ‘ESG Criteria’ When Hosting Major Sports Events
Published Wednesday, 06 April 2022.
What is a ‘golden share’ in a football club & should fans have one?
Published Friday, 29 October 2021.
Expanding the NRL: financial and legal challenges (Part 1)
Published Friday, 15 October 2021.
EFL statement: Derby County Football Club have filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators
With confirmation from Derby County Football Club that they have filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, the EFL can tonight confirm that the Club will be subject to an insolvency event under the terms of the EFL’s Regulations.
Why Do Football Clubs Raise Finance And Who Are The Main Investors?
Published Friday, 10 September 2021.
How Do "Buy Out" Takeovers Of Football Clubs Work?
Published Friday, 27 August 2021.
A Guide To Financing Football Clubs: Part 3 – Future Trends & Expectations
Published Friday, 06 August 2021.
A Guide To Financing Football Clubs: Part 1 – Debt Finance
Published Friday, 06 August 2021.
Fantasy Premier League: Do Footballers Have An Obligation To Protect Team News?
Published Friday, 19 March 2021.
Special purpose acquisition companies: are football clubs going (back) to the stock market?
Published Friday, 13 November 2020.
M&A in Sports: has COVID-19 moved the goalposts?
Published Monday, 24 August 2020.
Cash is king: Covid-19 leaves sports clubs scrutinising their business in pursuit of cash flow
Published Wednesday, 15 July 2020.
Why ‘industry status’ could boost sport in India
Published Monday, 13 July 2020.
Why Nigeria’s new crowdfunding rules may prove an attractive option for sports teams
Published Friday, 01 May 2020.
Sports law in 2020 - key issues to watch in UK & Ireland
Published Sunday, 29 December 2019.
Why understanding diplomacy is the No.1 rule for navigating the Chinese sports market (a Chinese perspective on the Rockets/NBA fallout)
Published Monday, 21 October 2019.
Why isn’t there more private investment into Brazilian football clubs?
Published Wednesday, 03 July 2019.
Blackpool FC’s appointment of a receiver: the background, regulatory framework and what comes next for club & fans
Published Friday, 14 June 2019.
Taxation of sponsorship agreements in China - the rules for International Sports Federations without permanent establishment
Published Tuesday, 29 January 2019.
Key UK tax changes for not-for-profit sports clubs in 2018/19
Published Monday, 07 January 2019.
Key points for sports organisations on the use of charitable foundations
Published Friday, 30 November 2018.
How to use intellectual property rights to protect a new sports format
Published Thursday, 22 November 2018.
Why sports teams should avoid relying on consent to comply with GDPR
Published Wednesday, 15 August 2018.
Corporate criminal liability: How the Criminal Finances Act 2017 presents a fresh challenge for English football clubs
Published Friday, 18 May 2018.
Key UK tax law developments for not-for-profit sports clubs in 2017/18
Published Thursday, 14 December 2017.