Unpacking the EFL’s financial rule changes for 2025/26 and how they impact clubs
The English Football League’s recent changes to Profit & Sustainability[1] (P&S) rules and the Salary Cost Management Protocol[2] (SCMP) rules will impact all EFL clubs in…
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Prof. Jack Anderson
For this edition of Sports Lawyer In The Spotlight, we interviewed Professor Jack Anderson who is a professor at Melbou…
The new “senior managers” regime in English football: lessons from financial services and preparatory steps for clubs
The passing of the Football Governance Act 2025 (the Act) kicks off a new era in the governance of football in England…
Navigating multi-club ownership compliance: A practical guide for in-house legal teams
Multi-Club Ownership (MCO) has expanded dramatically from 25 to 124 groups between 2015 and 2023, with the number of cl…
Could private equity ever own a college athletics team? Restructuring athletic departments post-House
There is a timeless feeling to a college football Saturday. The smell of the food at the tailgates, the pageantry of th…
Responsibilities and Duties Of Charity Trustees in Sport
As foundations and charitable organisations across sport continue to grow, the legal responsibilities placed on trustee…
A new era for digital payments: Stablecoins, the GENIUS Act, and a world of potential for sports organisations
Whilst the regulation of stablecoins and the newly enacted GENIUS Act in the United States does not specifically target…
The Football Governance Act 2025: A Legal Analysis of What Has Changed
This article examines the differences between the text of the Football Governance Act 2025 with the final Bill publishe…
Sports Lawyer In The Spotlight: Takuya Yamazaki
For this week’s edition of Sports Lawyer In The Spotlight, we interviewed Takuya Yamazaki, who is the Founder & Man…
Navigating Appeal Proceedings before CAS – Practical Tips and Insights - CAS Code Commentary Series Note 1
CAS Code Commentary Series is a series of concise notes drafted by Dr Despina Mavromati, Attorney-at-law in Lausanne, U…
The ECHR Grand Chamber judgment in Semenya v Switzerland and its wider impact on international sport
The European Court of Human Rights Grand Chamber's judgment in Semenya v Switzerland.[1] represents a watershed moment…
Key Takeaways from Q&A with the Chair of the FIFA DRC
At LawInSport’s Football Law Conference 2025, we hosted a Q&A session with the Chair of FIFA Dispute Resolution Cha…
