12/21/2023 3:19:47 PM Judgment Day: The European Super League ECJ Case [27 May 2021] (Case C-333/21) By Howard Kennedy Background In our previous article, we discussed the European Super League (ESL) case before the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on May...
12/4/2023 4:28:25 PM The Soaring Success of Women's Elite Sports: A Billion-Dollar Industry by 2024 By Joel Leigh In recent years, the landscape of women's elite sports has experienced a seismic shift, marked by increased recognition, financial...
12/1/2023 8:07:04 AM Not FFAR enough - football agents secure a favourable decision against FIFA By Howard Kennedy Given recent uncertainty surrounding FIFA’s attempt to enforce specific parts of the National Football Agent Regulations (NFAR) in...
11/23/2023 1:34:47 PM Skating Close to the Edge: Addressing Safety Concerns in Ice Hockey By Rufus Scholefield In the fast-paced world of ice hockey, where the speed of the players is only matched by the thrill of the game, injuries are an...
11/17/2023 2:16:10 PM A Salty Blow for Toffees: Everton hit with a 10-point deduction following breaches of Premier League Rules By Joel Leigh At the end of March 2023, Everton Football Club were referred to an Independent Commission for breaches of the Premier League's...
11/9/2023 5:43:53 PM On The Horizon – The Dawn of Football Governance By Joel Leigh In November 2021, the UK government commissioned Conservative MP Tracey Crouch to lead the formation of a fan-led review on football....
10/31/2023 11:54:16 AM Head Injuries and HIA: Protecting Players at the 2023 Rugby World Cup and Beyond By Rufus Scholefield The 2023 Rugby World Cup showcased the greatest talent on the biggest stage. There was an incredible quarter-final weekend, unless you...
10/30/2023 2:28:37 PM Rugby World Cup : Positive Action in Sport By Sam Murray-Hinde "The World in Union" might be the soundtrack of the Rugby World Cup but rugby is far from immune from the racial divisions and prejudices...
10/27/2023 12:03:19 PM Rugby World Cup : Reputational considerations for sports professionals By Elizabeth Morley Sports professionals today increasingly have an active presence online as well as on the pitch. On Instagram alone, Cristiano Ronaldo has...
10/26/2023 2:55:03 PM Microsoft Levels Up: The Activision Blizzard acquisition and its implications By Jim Fairlie On 13 October 2023, Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard finally reached completion. At $68.7 billion, it was the largest...
10/24/2023 2:27:16 PM Rugby World Cup: Game Changer -Top tips for securing official sponsorships By Peter Hopton When brands step onto the global stage of a sporting event, the stakes are high, and the opportunities are boundless. To secure a...
7/14/2023 3:09:33 PM Landmark judgment for sport and human rights By Sam Murray-Hinde In a landmark judgment for sport and human rights, the ECHR (in a 4:3 split in favour) has found the Swiss government discriminated...