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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 change to technology contracts since the introduction of the GDPR, have now been f…
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Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Nick De Marco KC
| Manan Agrawal

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 barrister at Blackstone Ch…
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| Shogo Tsunoda

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.League clubs. Part 1 (…
Title image of Legal Guide to Investment in J.League Clubs Part 1
| Shogo Tsunoda

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 investors seeking to acqu…
Title image of CAS Ad Hoc Division at Milano Cortina 2026: A Summary of All Nine Decisions
| Mark Lebbon , Martin Ross

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 for Sport (CAS) Ad H…
Title image of Federal Supreme Court Annuls CAS Award in Jordan Chiles Case Field of Play and Newly Discovered Evidence
| Marc-Anthony de Boccard

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] in the field of int…
Formula One 2022 car
| Nicholas Buckland, Abigail Wise, Adrian Aronsson-Storrier

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/services covered from th…
Title Image of One Owner, Two Clubs, One Place: The Crystal Palace MCO Decision at CAS
| Meg Cochrane

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 Palace FC, (Palace). Pala…
Title Image of Lessons from Pogba v. NADO Italia Intent Fault and Supplement Risk in Anti Doping Cases
| David Sharpe

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] offers a compellin…
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| Daniel Hardman-Smart

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 so this will, in my…
| Andrew Fremlin-Key , Ollie Guest

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 reputationally damaging and disru…
Man using live sports betting application on his phone
| Patrick Ashby, Lillian Childress, Niraje Medley-Bacon
Over/Under: The Prop Betting Risk to the Integrity of U.S. Sports
Basketball Court
| Anze Mrzel, Blaz T Bolcar
FIBA’s Approach to Club Succession And BAT Award Enforcement
Italian flag on football stadium
| Federico Venturi Ferriolo, Lorenzo Vittorio Caprara
2025 Serie A Collective Bargaining Agreement - Key Changes & Innovations Explained
Jack Anderson
| Manan Agrawal
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Prof. Jack Anderson
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Takuya Yamazaki
| Manan Agrawal
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Takuya Yamazaki
Two Footballers Tackling
| Manan Agrawal
Key Takeaways from Q&A with the Chair of the FIFA DRC
Germany Flag on football pitch
| Sebastian Plötz, Aurélien Hömann and Arvid van Loon
An Analysis of German Football's 50+1 Rule & the Federal Cartel Office's Concerns
Football Stadium
| Jane Randell, Elizabeth Earle
Martyn's Law: New terror prevention rules for UK sports venues
Slam Dunk
| Federico Venturi Ferriolo, Lorenzo Vittorio Caprara
How player trades work in European Football v in the NBA  - who has more power?
Footballer Tackling
| Shalabh Gupta, Amran Nawaz, Chris Kavanagh
Game (Almost) Over: A Damages Expert’s Perspective on Income Losses in Sport
Mobile Gaming
| Tarun, Aashna Kothiyal, Dr. Niyati Pandey
Exploring Asia’s Online Gaming Regulations: Balancing Play and Policy
Football referee whistling
| Mihir Kherud, Jayraj Deshpande
What are the key changes to the AIFF Disciplinary Code in the 2024 edition?
Behind the scenes
| Arne Al, Sophia Grippo
A guide to the main provisions of endorsement contracts in sport
Cricket batsman hitting shot
| Parvati Bhat, Prerna Dadu
How athlete personality/image rights are applied in India (Part 2)
Copyright logo
| Parvati Bhat, Prerna Dadu
How athlete personality/image rights are applied in India (Part 1)
Doping in sport concept drugs medals and syringe
| Phil Hutchinson and Justin Humphries
WADA’s 2025 Prohibited List: Context and key changes
Gymnast Split
| Kate Oliver, Georgia Shriane
Safeguarding and GDPR: What should sports organisations know?
| Nick De Marco KC
Why sports tribunals should embrace public hearings
Gymnast preparing for Competition
| Spencer Turner. Imogen Mitchell-Webb
From policy to practice: A sport organisation's guide to effective safeguarding
| Maxime Van Den Dijssel, Joseph Mansfield
How can Athletes Monetise their Brand? A Practical Approach to Brand Endorsement Agreements
Football Player
| André Pretorius, Helen Bignall, Max Kaufman, Marie Becker, Luke Wagner
Transforming Transfers? How the CJEU reconsidered FIFA’s Transfer Rules in the Diarra case
Phone Betting
| Danielle Sharkey, Daniel McDonagh
Put your shirt on it: Gambling’s shifting relationship with professional sports
Football Calculation
| Shalabh Gupta, Amran Nawaz, Andrew Costa
The price of fame: Examining discrepancies in football club valuations
Aeril shot of Football Stadium
| Jonathan Coser and Carly Thorpe
How to avoid expensive construction disputes in sport: Lessons from key cases
Mexican Flag in Stadium
| Marco A Alemán Alva
How Professional Football Clubs are Governed In Mexico
Athlete Strength
| Alexander Chrysanthou, Maisie Knibb
How sports can improve mental health support for elite athletes
Esports Player
| Alexander Chrysanthou, Ruth Morrison
How interactive entertainment is impacting the sports industry
Womens Team
| Oliver Hinds, Robert Lassey, Andy Boyde
Impending UK sports employment reforms: zero-hours, maternity, day 1 protections
Paris
| Martin Ross, Mark Lebbon and Loren Alderuccio
A summary of CAS Ad Hoc decisions at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games
| Shane Wafer and Nicholas Flowers
How Are Football Clubs Governed, Incorporated & Acquired In South Africa?
Insurance Cover
| Graham Denny, Paul Wordley, Alison Proctor
An introduction to insurance policies, risk transfer and the law for modern sports organisations
A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: part 3 – be ready for surprises and maintain perspective
| Nandan Kamath, Roshan Gopalakrishna, Nihal Zachariah
A guide to rights protection at major sporting: Part 3- surprises & over enforcement
A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: part 2 – educate, monitor and enforce
| Nandan Kamath, Roshan Gopalakrishna, Nihal Zachariah
A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: Part 2 - educate, monitor & enforce
A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: part 1 – identify, prioritise and pre-empt risk
| Nandan Kamath, Roshan Gopalakrishna, Nihal Zachariah
A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: Part 1 - identify rights & managing risk
football linesman
| Simon Leaf, Oliver Millichap, Ben Lasserson, Chanelle Cattin
Manchester City's legal action & the Premier League’s regulations on Associated Party Transactions
Racing Cars
| Shalabh Gupta, Amran Nawaz, Daniel Nazareth
Demystifying Andretti’s failed F1 bid & anti-dilution fees explained
Disclosure Concept
| Christopher Coltart KC, Karishma Gadhia and Charlotte Moss
Ensuring fair play in the sports courts – why we need disclosure guidelines in sports disciplinary proceedings
sports media
| Josh Kay and Ross Sylvester
An update of trends in the sports media rights market
Footballer running to kick a football
| Thierry Aballea, Charles Aziere
An analysis of how multi-club ownership is regulated in France

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