Key lessons for sports agents, directors & trustees following UK Supreme Court ruling on ‘profits rule’
A recent UK Supreme Court ruling reinforces the standards of duties owed by fiduciaries in relation to unauthorised profits. In a sporting context, a fiduciary would include an ag…
How can FIFA enforce agent rules? CAS panel overturns agent suspension in Beckett v FIFA case
The recent arbitral award delivered by a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) panel in CAS 2024/A/1…
Setting a new standard: The WTA’s ranking protection and the future of female athlete welfare
A unique aspect of tennis is that players are considered independent contractors rather than employ…
What athletes need to know about sports betting and anti-corruption rules
It might be thought that the job of an athlete is difficult but simple: try to win and don’t cheat…
Acquiring women football clubs: Key considerations for buyers & sellers
This article outlines some key legal and strategic considerations for investors, clubs, and their a…
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…
Data protection revolution in India: Key provisions of the 2025 Draft Rules
India's rapidly expanding digital gaming and sports sector faces significant compliance challenges…
Key trends in the business of sport in Eastern Europe
LawInSport partnered with the Slovenian Sports Lawyers Association (DSOS) to host the second editio…
Martyn's Law: New terror prevention rules for UK sports venues
This article was first published on LawInSport on 3 July 2023 and has been updated to capture the l…
Navigating racing drivers’ contracts - Top 10 legal considerations
This article provides guidance for motorsport drivers and their representatives on navigating contr…
Legal uncertainty for DSD athletes: Reviewing DSD eligibility criteria in the Olympic Games
The article looks at that the current patchwork of DSD eligibility criteria which creates legal unc…
Can athletes beat biological passport charges? Assessing the Simona Halep & Norah Jeruto anti-doping cases
Anti-doping cases based on an Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) are complex cases where decisions r…
The legal definition of sex and its impact on UK sport: For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers
The case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers[1] concerns the correct statutory interpret…
Streamlining rugby sanctions: World Rugby's new expedited Off-Field Sanctioning Process
This summer promises a feast of rugby union. The British and Irish Lions (the Lions) tour Australia…
How player trades work in European Football v in the NBA - who has more power?
The recent trade involving the two NBA stars Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis made headlines, with the…
Game, set and mismatch: Inconsistency in tennis' recent anti-doping cases
In the last year, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has charged both Jannik Sinner a…
The Mario Vušković case: EPO detection and the limits of legal challenge
The case of football player Mario Vušković[1] offers a compelling illustration of the complexities…
Damage control: Managing misconduct allegations in sport
The scrutiny of those in the public eye or positions of authority has increased dramatically in the…
Regulating the Regulators: Competition Law Takes on FIFA’s Agent Rules
On 15 May 2025, Advocate General (“AG”) Nicholas Emiliou delivered his much-anticipated Opinions in…
Top 10 Tips for Athletes Negotiating Brand Deals
Brand partnerships are a vital part of an athlete's commercial portfolio. As we head towards major…
Break(ing) Point? The Antitrust Battle that Could Transform Professional Tennis
On March 18, 2025, the Professional Tennis Players Association (“PTPA”) filed a lawsuit against the…
The Iñigo Martínez case: Testing the limits of FIFA’s 5-day ineligibility rule
This article analyses the case brought by Club Atlético Osasuna against FC Barcelona, following Bar…
Salary caps in European basketball: Examining EuroLeague’s new ‘Competitive Balance Standards’ as FIBA-NBA eye rival league
On 16 September 2024, EuroLeague presented its new Competitive Balance Standards (CBS), [1] a compr…
An Analysis of the Spanish High Court Ruling in the Rubiales Case
On February 20, 2025, the Audiencia Nacional issued Ruling n.º 3/2025, convicting former Real Feder…
Keynote speech on Ethics in Sports Law by Michael Beloff KC
LawInSport organised the International Dispute Resolution in Sport Conference on 11th April 2025. T…
The UK’s Football Governance Bill - Progress Update June 2025
The UK government’s pending Football Governance Bill[1] should have a smooth passage through its fi…
Changes to the tax treatment of agent payments in football in the Netherlands
This article discusses recent changes in the tax regime in Netherlands where intermediary fees paid…
Mediation in Sport: An Alternative Pathway to Dispute Resolution in Sport
Sports disputes, whether they arise from contractual disagreements, disciplinary actions, or govern…
How blind trusts are helping address integrity concerns in multi-club ownership structures (Man City & Man Utd cases)
In two multi-club ownership related cases[1] last year, the First Chamber of the UEFA Club Financia…
There are still people on the pitch! Updated risk mitigation tips from recent FA cases
This article considers pitch incursion lessons for clubs arising out of three recent FA Regulatory…
They think it’s all over? Swiss Criminal Court’s appeal decision in Blatter & Platini corruption saga
For the second time in nearly three years, former FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, and former UEFA pre…
