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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 Sport in Eastern Europe conference in Ljubljana. The event…

Navigating racing drivers’ contracts - Top 10 legal considerations

This article provides guidance for motorsport drivers and their representatives on navigating contract negotiations. It…

Key Trends in Football Player Transfer Agreements: Key Takeaways

LawInSport hosted a webinar on April 29, 2025, bringing together experts to discuss and analyse the latest trends in fo…

A guide to the main provisions of endorsement contracts in sport

From athlete endorsements to brand partnerships, sponsorship contracts in sports are complex legal instruments. This ar…

What’s happening with Dani Olmo? A legal analysis of the registration dispute between FC Barcelona, LaLiga and RFEF

I am certain that more than one FC Barcelona fan—including this author—was on the verge of choking on their New Year’s…

Directors & officers insurance in sports: A guide to risk protection in an evolving industry

In today's complex sports industry, directors and officers face unprecedented scrutiny of their decision-making and con…

Diarra v FIFA: a game-changer for footballers’ employment rights?

It’s been suggested by some[1] that the recent judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Diarra…

Part-time officials, full-time implications – Analysis of the HMRC v PGMOL cases

In September the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs v Profes…

What should you know before entering into representation agreements under Swiss law?

In the realm of representation agreements, many parties conclude contracts for a one-off service. For instance, in a&nb…

The impact of the Diarra case on the football transfer system – Key takeaways

LawInSport, along with the Asser Instituut and the Association for the Study of Sport and the EU (Sport & EU)…

How to avoid expensive construction disputes in sport: Lessons from key cases

The development of stadiums, more often than not, come with high publicity and a high budget. It's therefore inevitable…

"No-poach" agreements - What can sports learn from Portuguese & Mexican football, US Major Leagues and UFC?

In 2020, 31 Portuguese football clubs across the first and second divisions of Portuguese football (and the Portuguese…

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