Football Finance 2.0 – Navigating Debt Finance Under the Premier League’s Post‑PSR Framework
From the 2026/27 season onwards, the Premier League (the PL) will replace its Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) with a two‑pillar framework:
the Squad Cost Ratio (SC…
Sport & Employment Law – Annual Review 2025/26
Welcome to the Employment Law chapter of LawInSport’s Annual Review 2025/26. Three themes pre…
DotBrand Kicks Off: The Window Opens to a New Era for Sports Identity Online
In 2012, ICANN opened what many considered a once‑in‑a‑lifetime transfer window for organisations t…
Sport & Commercial Law - Annual Review 2025/26
Welcome to the Commercial Law chapter of LawInSport’s Annual Review 2025/26. This year’s chap…
F1's Gulf Cancellations: The Legal Issues That Matter More Than Force Majeure
The recent announcement that Formula 1 has cancelled both the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix…
Sport & Media Rights – Annual Review 2025/26
Welcome to the Media Rights chapter of the LawInSport Annual Review 2025/26. It was another b…
Sports Integrity, Betting & Financial Corruption – Annual Review 2025/26
Welcome once more to the Sports Integrity Chapter of the LawInSport Annual Review 2025/26.
T…
Policing Football in 2026: Surveillance, Proportionality and the Limits of the Law (UK)
The UK’s government's January 2026 white paper, From Local to National: A New Model for Policing, […
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Ricky Volante
For this edition of Sports Lawyer In The Spotlight, we interviewed Ricky Volante. As Founder of The…
Sports Governance – Annual Review 2025/26
Welcome to the Governance chapter of the LawInSport Annual Review 2025/26.
With the recent passing…
Sport, Safety and Participation – Annual Review 2025/26
Welcome to the Safety and Participation chapter of the LawInSport Annual Review 2025/26. Once again…
Slovenia: The Next Port of Call for Football Investment? An Investor’s guide
Slovenian football offers a relatively accessible entry point into European football, where investm…
Compliance Risks for Athletes Under The UAE's Social Media Framework
As athletes increasingly monetise their personal brands through social media, the legal landscape g…
The Contamination Defence in Tennis: What The Domínguez Collado Anti-Doping Decision Demands of Athletes
In February 2026, tennis’ anti-doping body, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (the ITIA), p…
When Safety Rules Collide with Competition Law - The UCI Gear Ratio Decision
In October 2025, the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) issued an interim measures decision[1] tha…
Player Compensation For ‘Just Cause’ Contract Termination: Lessons From QPR v Boavista CAS Case
This article discusses a recent award published by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) concern…
Owning the Numbers: India’s New Legal Framework for Athlete Data Control (Part 1)
This two part article examines the extent to which Indian sportspersons can assert legal control ov…
Owning the Numbers: Practical Levers, Disputes and the Road to CAS (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this article (available here), the author explained the legal architecture governing a…
Sports Technology Contracts & The EU Data Act Chapter 6: What it Means for Clubs, Leagues and Suppliers
Key parts of the EU’s Data Act[1] (the Act), which many lawyers describe as the most significant ch…
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Nick De Marco KC
For this edition of Sports Lawyer In The Spotlight, we interviewed Nick De Marco KC who is a barris…
Legal Guide to Investment in J.League Clubs (Part 2) – Ensuring Long-Term Success
This is the second of a two-part legal guide for foreign investors considering acquisitions of J.Le…
Legal Guide to Investment in J.League Clubs (Part 1) – Structuring and Regulatory Approval
This is the first of a two-part legal guide examining the regulatory landscape facing foreign inves…
CAS Ad Hoc Division at Milano Cortina 2026: A Summary of All Nine Decisions
During the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games (Milano Cortina 2026) the Court of Arbitration…
Federal Supreme Court Annuls CAS Award in Jordan Chiles Case: Field of Play and Newly Discovered Evidence
On 23 January 2026, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (SFSC or the Court) rendered a rare decision[1]…
A Guide To How Trade Marks Work In Formula One®
In the UK, a trade mark can be protected if it is capable of distinguishing the specific goods/serv…
One Owner, Two Clubs, One Place: The Crystal Palace MCO Decision at CAS
On 11 August 2025, the Court of Arbitration for Sport, (CAS), dismissed the appeal of Crystal Palac…
Lessons from Pogba v. NADO Italia: Intent, Fault and Supplement Risk in Anti-Doping Cases
The recent Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) award in Paul Pogba v. NADO Italia[1]&nbs…
Personality Rights in Football: What UK Law Protects (and What It Doesn't)
It would be strange not to ‘showcase’ my eccentric personality in a blog on personality rights and…
Avoiding an Own Goal: Why Athletes Need Pre-Nups in England & Wales
Tiger Woods. Michael Jordan. Ryan Giggs. Few things are as stressful – or potentially reputationall…
UEFA’s Multi-Club Ownership Rule Before CAS: Decisive Influence in the FC DAC 1904 and Crystal Palace Cases (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of a two-part article examining the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) strict ap…
UEFA’s Multi-Club Ownership Rule Before CAS: The 1 March Deadline and the Drogheda United Decision (Part 1)
The end of the 2024/25 football season brought challenges for several football clubs forming part o…
