Fertility, family planning and the law: A guide for women athletes and sports professionals
This article provides guidance on the key aspects of family law that may impact fertility planning and modern family-building options, including egg freezing, fertility treatment…
Data Protection Revolution in India: Key Provisions of the 2025 Digital Data Protection Rules
India's rapidly expanding digital gaming and sports sector faces significant compliance challenges…
How India’s new data protection laws will impact the sports and gaming industry
The gaming and sports industry in India encompasses a broad spectrum of activities, including onlin…
Divorce and financial claims: What foreign Premier League players need to know
The Premier League (PL) is arguably the best football league in the world. It therefore understanda…
Establishing the Kissing Defence: Evidential Requirements and Future Developments
This is Part 2 of a two-part series examining the 'Kissing Defence' in anti-doping cases. Part 1 an…
The Kissing Defence: Contrasting Outcomes in Thibus and Oliveira Cases
This article examines the so-called ‘Kissing Defence’: where an athlete facing doping allegations a…
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 reputat…
Navigating reputational risks under the Independent Football Regulator (Part 2): Stakeholders, enforcement & licensing
This three-part article provides English and Welsh football cubs with insights into the key reputat…
Navigating reputational risks under the Independent Football Regulator (Part 1): Foundational compliance
The establishment of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) marks a watershed moment for English…
The Erriyon Knighton anti-doping case: Another flipped decision on meat contamination
This article reviews the recent decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) finding that…
The Future of the Independent Regulator for Football in England - Key Takeaways
This article discusses key regulatory developments following the Football Governance Act 2025 recei…
Professional or Amateur? Iran’s Divergence from FIFA's Player Status Rules
The FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) stands as a fundamental text in l…
2025 Serie A Collective Bargaining Agreement - Key Changes & Innovations Explained
Two years after the publication of the previous version, a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (New…
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…
Key Considerations for Sports Organisations on Senior Executive Pay
Senior executive remuneration in sport remains a hot topic of conversation and organisations and ex…
The art of deal making in sport: A review of “Fast Tracks And Dark Deals” by Michael Payne
Michael Payne, the author of “Fast Tracks and Dark Deals”, and I both cut our teeth at the organisa…
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…
The Lifecycle Of An International Athlete - Navigating The UK Property Market
As part of our series for international athletes and their advisers, residential property expert Le…
From hashtag to headache: Navigating the legal risks of contracting with content creators
The use of content creators across almost all industries has become a highly attractive marketing s…
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…
How football clubs manage criminal allegations against players
Thomas Partey, formerly of Arsenal and now at Villarreal, is the latest high-profile footballer fac…
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, w…
Two Advocates General, two different answers: What the conflicting NADA Austria opinions mean for anti-doping transparency
The same legal questions, the same Austrian case, but two Advocates General have now reached differ…
Publishing athlete names after doping violations: What AG Spielmann's opinion means for sports organisations
When can sports organisations publish the names of athletes sanctioned for anti-doping violations w…
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…
Selling a Football Club: Five Essential Due Diligence Checks on Buyers
On any type of M&A (mergers & acquisition) transaction it is expected that a buyer will und…
Responsibilities and Duties Of Charity Trustees in Sport
As foundations and charitable organisations across sport continue to grow, the legal responsibiliti…
What Is the Real Impact of the CJEU’s Seraing Judgment on the Future of Sports Arbitration?
The Grand Chamber judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Case C-600/23, R…
Can Athletes and Officials Be Disciplined for Out-of-Work Conduct in the UK?
This article considers the legal framework relating to out-of-work conduct by athletes and its pote…
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…
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…
