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Athletics, Sports, Dispute Resolution , Articles, Regulation & Governance

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 in the intersection of sports regulation and human rights la…
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Two Footballers Tackling
Event Catch-Up, Sports, Football, Dispute Resolution , Articles, Regulation & Governance

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…
Sports, Commercial, Articles, Regulation & Governance, Sponsorship

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…
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Sports, Football, Corporate, Articles, Regulation & Governance

How the Football Governance Act 2025 will affect debt financing in English football

The Football Governance Act 2025 introduces a new regulatory framework that will inevitably impact the process for foot…
Sports, Athlete Welfare, Football, Articles, Regulation & Governance, Safeguarding

Tackling abuse in women’s football: Practical steps for professional organisations and grassroots sport

“Abuse” is a broad term, particularly depending on the context in which it is used. In general terms, it includes groom…
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Competition, Sports, Football, Competition/Anti-Trust, Corporate, Articles, Regulation & Governance

An Analysis of German Football's 50+1 Rule & the Federal Cartel Office's Concerns

German football is often regarded as a stronghold of footballing tradition due to its strict ownership rules. However…
Fans in football stadium
Sports, Football, Dispute Resolution , Articles, Regulation & Governance

Essential guidance for clubs on complying with UEFA stadium safety requirements: Analysing AZ Alkmaar v UEFA

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in June 2025 handed down an arbitration award (Award) in a case between AZ Alk…
Basketball, Sports, Articles, Intellectual Property, Regulation & Governance, Volleyball

Hosting major international sports events in the Philippines: Key legal considerations

With its glorious weather, passionate fans, and social media reach, the Philippines has recently been the country-of-ch…
Goal keeper catching football
Sports, Football, Dispute Resolution , Articles, Regulation & Governance

Sporting Succession and Co-Existing Clubs: CAS Award Clarifies the Boundaries of Sporting Succession

This article examines the recent award in the case of CAS 2024/A/10308 AO Xanthi v. FIFA and Radoslav Vasilev (“Award”)…
Football cracking glass
Sports, Football, Dispute Resolution , Articles, Regulation & Governance

CAS panel dismisses Drogheda’s appeal: A cautionary tale for multi-club investors

On 16 June 2025, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed an appeal brought by Irish club, Drogheda United FC…
Footballer Celebrates
Sports, Football, Dispute Resolution , Articles, Regulation & Governance

How a footballer won the battle for $700k unpaid wages against former club in sporting succession case

In a recent award published by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in CAS 2024/A/10783 Shaanxi Union Football Club…
Football Player Training
Sports, Football, Employment, Articles, Regulation & Governance

Determining the level of compensation for out-of-contract football players in English Football: The role of the PFCC

This article was originally published on 29 June 2016, followed by further editions in August 2021 and October 2022. It…

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