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Shivering This Winter? Cole Palmer's Signature Shiver And The Emergence Of Motion Marks In Football

Cole Palmer is the latest example of a professional athlete seeking to protect their personal brand. This is nothing new, many elite athletes have trademarked their names to enhance their brands...

United Kingdom IP

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Ethics, Compliance And Lessons From Sports

They say that sports can teach people many lessons about life, and perhaps that's true; but lately it's been giving compliance officers unexpected lessons about how to run compliance programs.

European Union Media & IT

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NAVEX

Sportstech and the IP frontier: how do you protect sportstech innovation in the digital age?

The global sports industry is embracing digital technology, opening up huge opportunities for sportstech innovators, but success starts with recognising and protecting intellectual property early.

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

From Four To Three: The Welsh Rugby Union's Bid To Save Welsh Rugby

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has announced plans to reduce the number of professional men's clubs in Wales from four to three by 2028, aiming to address financial instability and improve the performance...

United Kingdom Anti-trust

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Addleshaw Goddard

Inspire 2025 Recap: Powering The Intelligent Legal Platform

United Kingdom Technology

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IR Global

A Guide To Working In The UK On A Student Visa

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

AI In Sports Sponsorship And Fan Engagement: Opportunities And Challenges

Worldwide Technology

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

From Moneyball To Machine Learning: Data Analytics And AI In Sports Contracts

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Private Capital In European Sports

European Union Media & IT

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Streaming Wars 2026: The Rise Of The "Frenemy"

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

British Beauty Week 2025 – The Future Of Beauty

United Kingdom Consumer

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Lewis Silkin

Informal Communications, Formal Consequences: Can English Law Binding Contracts Be Created Outside Of A Formal Contract?

United Kingdom Commercial

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Gowling WLG

Don't Roll The Dice With Kids: CAP And BCAP Up The Ante On Gambling Ads

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Martyn's Law: What Live Music, Sport And Events Businesses Should Be Doing Now

United Kingdom Government

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Lewis Silkin

When Can Social Care Legally Remove Your Children? (4 December 2025) (Video)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

New National Minimum Wage Rates For April 2026

United Kingdom Employment

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didlaw

Employer Compliance Essentials: Navigating The UK Right To Work Check Scheme (Podcast)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Mayer Brown

Beyond The Buzz: What Is Driving Stablecoin Adoption? (Podcast)

United Kingdom Technology

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A&O Shearman

Employment Winter Newsletter 2025

United Kingdom Employment

TS

Travers Smith LLP

Final Whistle: Red Card For Res Judicata As Member State VAR On EU Law Awaits CAS Awards

The Court of Justice of the European Union has held that an award made by the Court of Arbitration for Sport must be open to "effective judicial review" by Member States for consistency with EU public policy...

European Union Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Regulatory Changes Afoot For UK Football Clubs

This summer has seen a lot of coverage for football clubs – and not just in relation to their performance on the pitch.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Burness Paull

RFC Seraing v FIFA: Redefining The Autonomy Of Sports Arbitration

On 1 August 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered its judgment in RFC Seraing SA v FIFA (C-600/23).

United Kingdom Litigation

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Macfarlanes LLP

Sports Medicine: Navigating The Legal And Insurance Landscape

As medical practitioners treating sports related injuries, understanding the legal and insurance landscape is crucial for complete athlete care and professional protection.

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Browne Jacobson

EU Commission First Fine For Incomplete Reply To Request For Information In Antitrust Investigation

European Union Anti-trust

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Strengthening Sport In Scotland – A Powerful Gathering Of Legal And Sporting Leaders

United Kingdom Media & IT

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Heads Up! Liability For Injuries Caused To Spectators At Sporting Events

United Kingdom Media & IT

GC

Gatehouse Chambers

Retail Law Roundup: August 2025

United Kingdom International

BJ

Browne Jacobson

No Place At The (Pool) Table For Trans Women - Haynes v The English Blackball Pool Federation

United Kingdom Employment

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Football Governance Act Becomes Law In Historic Moment For English Football

United Kingdom Anti-trust

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Hospitality – Sports Stars

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Withers LLP

Semenya vs Switzerland – A New Standard Of Review Of Sports Arbitration Awards

United Kingdom Litigation

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Macfarlanes LLP

Why The Football Governance Bill Is Good News For Investors And Fans Alike

United Kingdom Commercial

TS

Travers Smith LLP

Upcoming UK Restrictions On Less Healthy Food And Drink Ads – What's The Impact On Sponsorships?

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Hospitality – Sports Stars

The hotel sector and the sport sector may, at times, appear worlds apart. Yet there are an increasing number of collaborations between hotel groups and sport stars.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Withers LLP

Semenya vs Switzerland – A New Standard Of Review Of Sports Arbitration Awards

In a landmark decision, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has delivered its final ruling that South African athlete Caster Semenya's...

United Kingdom Litigation

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Macfarlanes LLP

Why The Football Governance Bill Is Good News For Investors And Fans Alike

With the Football Governance Bill soon to enter law, Private Equity & Financial Sponsors partner Alex Dixon looks at investment into the sport, and the impact that stronger governance might have on clubs for City AM.

United Kingdom Commercial

TS

Travers Smith LLP

Upcoming UK Restrictions On Less Healthy Food And Drink Ads – What's The Impact On Sponsorships?

The UK is set to introduce new laws from January 5, 2026, that will significantly affect the implementation of sponsorship deals for less healthy food and drink products.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

A New Era For Football Governance: Bill Set To Become Law

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

Vice To See You - Advertising Rulings Involving Alcohol & Gambling, But Which One Paid Off And Which One Went Down The Hatch?

In a series of sensible (and perhaps, depending on your views, puritanical) rulings, the ASA has honed in on complaints against a number of ads promoting cosmetic surgery, alcohol and gambling.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Chequered Flag? Not Yet: Navigating Post-Termination Restrictions In Sport

In a recent dispute involving two Formula 1 powerhouses, a March 2025 ruling from the Court of Modena ordered former Ferrari chassis technical director, Enrico Cardile...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

The International Federation Of Footballers' Unions (FIFPRO) Has Provided Guidelines Which Finally Address The Collection, Storage And Use Of Player Data

As noted in a recent article focusing on the increasing value of data in the world of sport 4.0, players' personal data has become crucial in analyzing performance and preventing injuries.

United Kingdom Privacy

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Withers LLP

Pakistani Super League Coverage Called Out By Ofcom

Sport sponsorship is a great platform for brands to get extensive brand exposure without paying for traditional ad space. Sponsorship provides 'free' exposure on TV, online, in written media...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Should My Sports Club Be Considering Incorporation?

United Kingdom Commercial

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Wrigleys Solicitors

DKH Retail Ltd & Ors v City Football Group Ltd

United Kingdom Litigation

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

Successful Defence Of Conspiracy Allegations Against A Sports Betting Giant

United Kingdom Media & IT

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BCL Solicitors LLP

Privacy In Sport: The New Playing Field For Clubs, Athletes And Fans

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Withers LLP

The Business Behind Sport: The Conversations That Shaped Us (Podcast)

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Sports Betting And Casino Gaming: Fund Tech Investments Or Face Marginalization

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

Mr Dale Jamal Amadu-Abdullah v The Commissioner Of Police Of The Metropolis [2024] EWHC 3162 (KB): Mr Justice Ritchie (6/12/24)

United Kingdom Media & IT

42BR Barristers

The Business Behind Sport: Trauma-Informed Governance In Sport (Podcast)

United Kingdom Media & IT

AC

Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Game Changers? Football's Financial And Economic Model Under The Spotlight In Two High-Profile Rulings

European Union Anti-trust

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Macfarlanes LLP

[2nd Edition] The Football Governance Bill And The Independent Football Regulator

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Memery Crystal

A Red Card For Financial Crime: New AML Regulations Set To Clean Up Football

United Kingdom Government

AC

Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Beyond The Field: ESG In Sport (Podcast)

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Linklaters

Fan Bases In Sport Are Evolving, And New Ways Of Interaction And Engagement Are Needed

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

Lassana Diarra Foils FIFA's Transfer Rules

Worldwide Anti-trust

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

More Than Just A Game? Crypto-Powered Fantasy Football Platform Sorare Faces Legal Battle Over Alleged Unlicensed Gambling In The UK

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Macfarlanes LLP

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UHY Cast: Episode 8 - Batting For The Win, An Exclusive Chat With Cricket Legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott (Video)

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UHY Hacker Young LLP

Saudi Arabia And Football – Alluring Yet Possibly Taxing!

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Quastels

Episode #3: Laura Sugar - Don't Stop Until You Are Proud! (Video)

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Blaser Mills

Stepping Forward By Stepping Back With Team England (Video)

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Gowling WLG

CNN Interview On Financial Fair Play (Video Content)

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Fieldfisher

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