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Acquiring women football clubs: Key considerations for buyers & sellers

This article outlines some key legal and strategic considerations for investors, clubs, and their advisors when acquiring or selling women's football clubs, primarily in the UK an…
LawInSport Podcast
| Chris Bond

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 online gaming platforms…
| Chris Bond

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 following the public…
Key trends
| Sean Cottrell

Key trends in the business of sport in Eastern Europe

LawInSport partnered with the Slovenian Sports Lawyers Association (DSOS) to host the second edition of The Business of…
Football Stadium
| Jane Randell, Elizabeth Earle

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 latest developments a…
Pit stop racing
| Laura Nichol

Navigating racing drivers’ contracts  - Top 10 legal considerations

This article provides guidance for motorsport drivers and their representatives on navigating contract negotiations. It…
Boxing Gloves
| Pascal Zinck

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 uncertainty and violate…
| Chris Bond

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 rest on careful analy…
| Chris Bond

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 interpretation of the terms ‘…
| Chris Bond

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 following their mat…
Slam Dunk
| Federico Venturi Ferriolo, Lorenzo Vittorio Caprara

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 two players, report…
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
| 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
Full Court Prees
| Patrick Ashby, Max Blinder-Acenal, Salma Shitia
Full-court press: the NCAA's ongoing battles over NIL rights and transfer rules
Sport and Anti Doping
| Rick Liddell, William Birch
Sport And Anti-Doping – Annual Review 2023/24
Sport Safety
| Dr James Brown, Prof Mark James
Sport, Safety and Participation – Annual Review 2023/24
Sport And Employment Law – Annual Review 2023/24
| Bianca Balmelli
Sport And Employment Law – Annual Review 2023/24
Football Statistics
| Jeremy Drew, Joshua Charalambous, Ellie Chakarto
The battle for live sports data - IMG Arena score first in dispute with Perform
The Year in Review 2023/24
| Jon Walters and India Gommo
Sport And Commercial Law – Annual Review 2023/24
Annual Review 23/24
| Jack Anderson
Sport And Governance - Annual Review 2023/24
Rowing Team
| Charlie Kendrick
Sports Law from an athlete’s perspective: Key Takeaways
Formula One 2022 car
| Nicholas Buckland, Abigail Wise, Ella Nawaro
A Guide To How Trade Marks Work In Formula One®
Running on Track
| Clare Sibson KC, Chloe Carpenter KC and Samuel Rabinowitz
Balancing parallel governing body and police investigations: When to press pause and when to push back
Boxers punching
| Charlie Kendrick
What is the best way to resolve disputes in sport?
Red formula one car leaving the pit stop
| Simon Casinader, Niall Lavery
How Patents & Trade Secrets Are Utilised In Motorsport
India Wrestlers
| Nandan Kamath and Seshank Shekar
A guide to India’s key sports law issues in 2023/24
Footballers Tackle
| Matthew Devey - Samantha Cornelius - Juliane Kwasniok - Maren Künz
Analysing the state of equal pay in German professional football
Footballers Competeing
| Alice Greenwell, Rhodri Thomas, Gino Murugesan, Rhianna Thornton-Reid
How the sports industry uses non-compete clauses (and the alternative available to employers)
Running AI Bots
| Stephen Townley
AI, IP and emerging litigation risks for sports brands
NFT Futurescape
| Dr. David Stadtfeld and Florian Baheri
The Future Of NFTs In Sports – The Situation After The Hype
Data Man
| Michael Bahar, Baird Fogel and Kristi Thielen
Game Plan: How Sports & Betting Can Prepare For The Coming Cybersecurity Battle 
India Football
| Mihir Kherud, Indiradevi Kollipara
An Introduction To The AIFF Football Agents Regulations 2023
Football Stadium
| Lucas Nanchen
European Super League: only the tip of the iceberg?

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