Navigating reputational risks under the Independent Football Regulator (Part 3): Getting ahead of problems
This three-part article provides English and Welsh football cubs with insights into the key reputational flashpoints arising under the new Independent Financial Regulatory (IFR) framework, ushered in under the Football Governance Act 2025 (the Act) on 21 July 2025. It then offers practical guidance on navigating these challenges whilst protecting a club's brand, commercial relationships, and community standing:
- Part 1: What the IFR is and foundational compliance issues (available here);
- Part 2: Stakeholder issues, enforcement actions, licencing and what happens when things go wrong (available here);
- Part 3: How to build internal resilience and get ahead of regulatory problems (below).
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- Tags: Commercial | Dispute Resolution | EFL | England | EPL | Football | Football Governance Act 2025 | Governance | Independent Football Regulator | Premier League | Regulation | UK | Wales
Written by
Andi Terziu
Andi is a Senior Associate at Taylor Wessing LLP. He advises on a variety of media, cyber, contentious data and information disputes. He also has experience in advising in contentious and non-contentious advertising and IP matters. Though he regularly advises across all sectors, Andi has a particular focus on the sports and private wealth sectors.
