Hot topics for football clubs ahead of the summer transfer window and the 2021/22 season

'With the 2020/21 season now finished and the transfer window about to open, there are plenty of legal issues for clubs to consider.  Our specialist Sports Team has provided an end of season round-up of the big issues that clubs should be thinking about.

The Walker Morris Sports Team is a multi-disciplinary team, which acts for many Premier League and English Football League clubs.  We provide clubs with the full range of legal services, including corporate/M&A, governance, restructuring, finance, insolvency, commercial (including technology), sponsorship, employment, sports immigration, football regulatory, player and manager contracts, litigation and arbitration (including the Managers' Arbitration Tribunal and Dispute Commissions).

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.