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Cricket, Sports, Commercial, Corporate, Articles, Regulation & Governance

Why do IPL Valuations Continues to Rise? An Analysis of the Commercial and Governance Models in Franchise Cricket

This[1] year a series of landmark transactions reshaped ownership across the Indian Premier League (IPL), with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) reportedly sold at a valuation of…
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Sports, Football, Articles, Regulation & Governance

Fan Abuse, Liability & "All Reasonable Steps": How Sports Clubs Must Prepare for the ERA 2025

Recent reports of racist abuse directed at players during Premier League and Six Nations fixtures,[1] along with a huge…
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No Clean Slate: How UK Immigration Treats Athletes With Criminal Convictions

When it comes to foreign nationals with criminal records who wish to enter or stay in the UK, the immigration laws can…
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Managers To Benefit From Greater Protection From Unfair Dismissal under The Employment Rights Act 2025?

The[1] Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025), which received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, could represent a struct…
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Greater Player Power? How The Employment Rights Act 2025 may impact Football’s Labour Market

The[1] Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025), to be phased in across 2026 and 2027, represents a structural reset for e…
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Sports, Football, Employment, Articles, Regulation & Governance

Football And The Employment Rights Act 2025 - A Structural Reset For Employment

The[1] Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025.[2] During 2026 and 2027, wide‑ranging reforms…
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Sports, Football, Competition/Anti-Trust, Dispute Resolution , Articles, Regulation & Governance

Beyond the Super League: How the Madrid Ruling and Competition Law Are Reshaping Sports Governance

Although the European Super League (ESL) looked like it had been relegated to the history books[1], fresh life has been…
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India, Sports, Football, Articles, Indian Sports Law, Regulation & Governance

From Regulations to Representation: Understanding FIFA’s Change of Association Regulations Through Ryan Williams’ Journey

In international football, the moment a player represents a national team is the culmination of not just sporting ambit…
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From Riyadh to London: A Comparative Guide to Sports Arbitration in Saudi Arabia and England & Wales

This article[1] considers how the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Kingdom) is building its own sports arbitration framewor…
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Procuring Sustainability Technology in Football: Reporting Duties, Greenwashing Risk, & Contractual Pitfalls

In the last few years there has been an increased focus on environmental sustainability from all organisations in the U…
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Sports, Dispute Resolution , Ice Skating, Articles, Olympic, Paralympic, Regulation & Governance

Secret Ballots, Russia Ban and Neutral Athletes: Lessons for Sports Federations from Recent CAS Awards

In a recent award published by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, a panel overturned a three-year ban on Russian and B…
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Sports, Articles, Regulation & Governance, Volleyball

Volleyball Agents Enter the Italian National Federation's Statutes: Disrupting the Game or Levelling the Field?

The[1] Italian Volleyball National Federation (FIPAV) approved, on 22 February 2025, a new version of its Statutes[2]…