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Crowd disorder: How The FA Regulatory Commission approaches sanctions and what clubs can do to mitigate risk

In[1] the UK, large-scale pitch incursions (“pitch invasions”) can result in both criminal and regulatory investigations[2]. On the regulatory side, it is primarily The FA’s Regul…
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| Manan Agrawal

Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Aahna Mehrotra

For this edition of Sports Lawyer In The Spotlight, we interviewed Aahna Mehrotra. Aahna is the Founder and Principal L…
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| Roberto Vianna do R. Barros, Rafael Amorim, Caio Malpighi, Augusto Flaquer

Investing in Brazilian Football: The Tax Challenges Under the New Football Corporations Regime

The establishment of Brazilian Sociedade Anônima do Futebol (SAF), the corporate structure that has opened the country'…
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| Katie Grimstone

Structuring sponsorship deals: Key considerations for athletes and brands on negotiating equity

The[1] athlete–brand sponsorship deals model has been changing rapidly. Roger Federer’s partnership with On Running[2]…
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| Ed Smyth

Football's new financial crime regime: the IFR, AML and what it means for clubs, agents and advisers

A number of recent developments demonstrate a step change in terms of domestic regulation and enforcement that should s…
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| Jules Duberga

Discovery rights and no‑poach effects in football - Lessons from EU competition law

Casemiro[1] reportedly faced a hurdle in finalising his now-complete transfer to Inter Miami because LA Galaxy held his…
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| Jaime Cambreleng Contreras, Carmen Cañete García-Ferrer

Real Madrid, discrimination & strict liability: how two CAS awards define clubs responsibility for supporter misconduct

In the first half of 2025, Real Madrid C.F underwent two separate UEFA disciplinary proceedings arising from supporter…
Title Image of Does the Burnley v Everton ruling open the door for compensation claims across the Premier League?
| Tim Williamson, Sam Harkness

Does the Burnley v Everton ruling open the door for compensation claims across the Premier League?

The[1] Premier League’s financial regulations are under renewed scrutiny following the publication of a Premier League…
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| Neil Barlow, Ariel Cohen, Eric Schaffer

MLB's salary cap standoff - lockout risk, club liquidity and the private equity opportunity

Major[1] League Baseball (MLB) has revived salary cap discussions in its ongoing negotiations with the Major League Bas…
Title Image of Martyn's Law: What does the latest guidance on terrorism protection mean for UK sports organisations?
| Jane Randell, Antonia Lyne

Martyn's Law: What does the latest guidance on terrorism protection mean for UK sports organisations?

When[1] the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (better known as Martyn’s Law) received Royal Assent on 3 April…
Title Image of When Is a No-Poach Agreement a ‘By-Object’ Restriction? Lessons from Tondela (Part 1)
| Emmanuel Goriola, Sam Parry

When Is a No-Poach Agreement a ‘By-Object’ Restriction? Lessons from Tondela (Part 1)

The[1] judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Tondela[2] has already generated considerable c…
Title Image of Towards a human rights policy for Japanese sports governance
| Mai van der Scheer, Shoichi Sugiyama
Towards a human rights policy for Japanese sports governance
Title Image of LIV Golf Loses PIF Funding: What are the legal implications?
| Zachary Sananes, Jack Barlow
LIV Golf loses PIF funding: What are the legal implications?
Title Image of Why do IPL Valuations Continues to Rise? An analysis of the commercial and governance models in franchise cricket
| Steve Bainbridge, Shalabh Gupta, Sarab Bhatia, Ananyaa Ajay Kumar
Why do IPL Valuations Continue to Rise? An Analysis of the Commercial and Governance Models in Franchise Cricket
Title Image of Sport & Anti-Doping - Annual Review 2025/26
| Dr David Sharpe KC, Finn Selman
Sport & Anti-Doping – Annual Review 2025/26
Title Image of Sports Disputes & Disciplinary Proceedings - Annual Review 2025/26
| Rustam Sethna, Justin Humphries, Mariona Arisa Ventura
Sports Disputes & Disciplinary Proceedings – Annual Review 2025/26
Community sports team in huddle
| Sophie Cashell, Lydia Banerjee
Sport, Equality & Discrimination – Annual Review 2025/26
Title Image of Cold Palmer: Trade Marks, Image Rights, and the Business of Being an Athlete
| Rebecca O’Kelly-Gillard, Ben Leffman, Sonny Slinger
Cold Palmer: Trade Marks, Image Rights, and the Business of Being an Athlete
Title Image of Sport & Employment Law – Annual Review 2025/26
| Sophie Cashell, Lydia Banerjee
Sport & Employment Law – Annual Review 2025/26
Title Image of Sport & Commercial Law - Annual Review 2025/26
| Jon Walters, India Gommo, Rebecca Webb, Wiktoria Jazwinska
Sport & Commercial Law – Annual Review 2025/26
Title Image of F1s Gulf Cancellations: The Legal Issues That Matter More Than Force Majeure
| Steve Bainbridge, Omar Hegazy, Abigail Carpenter
F1's Gulf Cancellations: The Legal Issues That Matter More Than Force Majeure
Title image of Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight - Ricky Volante
| Manan Agrawal
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Ricky Volante
Title Image of Sports Governance – Annual Review 2025/26
| Jack Anderson
Sports Governance – Annual Review 2025/26
Title Image of Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Nick De Marco KC
| Manan Agrawal
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Nick De Marco KC
Title Image of A Guide To How Trade Marks Work In Formula One®
| Nicholas Buckland, Abigail Wise, Adrian Aronsson-Storrier
A Guide To How Trade Marks Work In Formula One®
Title Image of Avoiding an Own Goal: Why Athletes Need Pre-Nups in England & Wales
| Andrew Fremlin-Key , Ollie Guest
Avoiding an Own Goal: Why Athletes Need Pre-Nups in England & Wales
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| Patrick Ashby, Lillian Childress, Niraje Medley-Bacon
Over/Under: The Prop Betting Risk to the Integrity of U.S. Sports
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| 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)
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| 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

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