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It's a Ghost Town...

17 April 2020

It's a Ghost Town...

With the current Covid-19 lockdown halting professional sport competitions across the world, football betting corruption remains intact, threatening the integrity of sport. This time through the resurfacing of 'ghost matches' in the Ukraine.

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Better to prepare and prevent: Martyn’s Law

Rosie Foster

quick reads
17 Mar 2023
In the latest drive by the Government to improve the UK’s resilience to terrorism, ‘Martyn’s Law’, also known as the ‘Protect Duty’, has been intro... Read More In the latest drive by the Government to improve the UK’s resilience to terrorism, ‘Martyn’s Law’, also known as the ‘Protect Duty’, has been intro...
The Athletic quotes Daniel McDonagh on the Red Bull case and what this tells us about multi-club ownership

Daniel McDonagh

In the Press
28 Feb 2023
Multi-club ownerships are becoming more and more popular in world football... Read More Multi-club ownerships are becoming more and more popular in world football...
Sign of the times - the British record football transfer which very nearly didn't happen

Pei Li Kew

quick reads
16 Feb 2023
The recent transfer of Enzo Fernandez from Benfica to Chelsea is a timely reminder that the comings and goings in the most lucrative football leagu... Read More The recent transfer of Enzo Fernandez from Benfica to Chelsea is a timely reminder that the comings and goings in the most lucrative football leagu...
How does the conflict between advertising and broadcasting regulations affect fashion brands?

Natalie Batra

quick reads
11 Jan 2023
Former Arsenal player and current BBC presenter, Alex Scott MBE, has recently come under criticism for breaching broadcasting rules in her Instagra... Read More Former Arsenal player and current BBC presenter, Alex Scott MBE, has recently come under criticism for breaching broadcasting rules in her Instagra...
BBC Radio 4, Today Programme interviews Darren Bailey on the European Super League

Darren Bailey

In the Press
16 Dec 2022
Will ECJ resurrect breakaway or prove final nail in its coffin? Read More Will ECJ resurrect breakaway or prove final nail in its coffin?
Advocate General deals major blow to European Super League

Darren Bailey

quick reads
16 Dec 2022
On 15 December Advocate General Rantos issued his long-awaited opinion on the compatibility with European competition law of FIFA-UEFA rules under ... Read More On 15 December Advocate General Rantos issued his long-awaited opinion on the compatibility with European competition law of FIFA-UEFA rules under ...
Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens international Sports credentials with the appointment of Benoît Pasquier

Benoit Pasquier

News
01 Nov 2022
Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens international Sports credentials with the appointment of Benoît Pasquier Read More Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens international Sports credentials with the appointment of Benoît Pasquier
Henry Cuthbert writes for Law in Sport on Usain Bolt's move to trademark his legendary victory celebration

Henry Cuthbert

In the Press
31 Oct 2022
Trademarked For Success – What Can Athletes Learn From Usain Bolt’s Legendary Victory Celebration? Read More Trademarked For Success – What Can Athletes Learn From Usain Bolt’s Legendary Victory Celebration?
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Sage on sponsorship deals

Jason Saiban

News
26 Oct 2022
Charles Russell Speechlys has advised Sage, a global leader in software technology, on a series of high-profile partnership deals Read More Charles Russell Speechlys has advised Sage, a global leader in software technology, on a series of high-profile partnership deals
Private Equity News quotes Darren Bailey on the Americanisation of UK football

Darren Bailey

In the Press
26 Oct 2022
“We’re seeing an Americanisation where the matchday is turning into much more of an entertainment beyond just the sporting spectacle” Read More “We’re seeing an Americanisation where the matchday is turning into much more of an entertainment beyond just the sporting spectacle”
Private Equity News quotes Darren Bailey on US investment in European football

Darren Bailey

In the Press
12 Oct 2022
“Relegation, or a failure to qualify for European competition, can have catastrophic financial implications for clubs in Europe." Read More “Relegation, or a failure to qualify for European competition, can have catastrophic financial implications for clubs in Europe."
Lesley O'Leary writes for The Law Society Gazette on law firm strategy

Lesley O’Leary

In the Press
02 Sep 2022
‘You need to have a frank discussion about the things that matter to clients’ Read More ‘You need to have a frank discussion about the things that matter to clients’
Strike a Pose - Usain Bolt files legendary victory celebration as a trademark

Henry Cuthbert

quick reads
24 Aug 2022
The world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, has filed a trademark for his victory pose, as made famous after his first gold medal win at the 2008 Olympics... Read More The world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, has filed a trademark for his victory pose, as made famous after his first gold medal win at the 2008 Olympics...
The Financial Times quotes Darren Bailey on the European Super League and the landmark case at the ECJ

Darren Bailey

In the Press
18 Jul 2022
“A win for the clubs may well lead to a far more fragmented football landscape" Read More “A win for the clubs may well lead to a far more fragmented football landscape"
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Fresh Air Festival on the Bangkok Century Cup 2022

Nic Couchman

News
18 Jul 2022
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Fresh Air Festival on the Bangkok Century Cup 2022 Read More Charles Russell Speechlys advises Fresh Air Festival on the Bangkok Century Cup 2022
City AM quotes Darren Bailey on the European Super League and the upcoming hearing at the ECJ

Darren Bailey

In the Press
11 Jul 2022
“The ramifications of the ECJ judgment for the future shape of football… cannot be underestimated". Read More “The ramifications of the ECJ judgment for the future shape of football… cannot be underestimated".
Nick White writes for Sports Business on the new IP laws to help protect Fifa World Cup rights

Nick White

In the Press
11 Jul 2022
How will Fifa’s IP rights be protected? Read More How will Fifa’s IP rights be protected?
Update on FIFA-related proceedings in Switzerland

Pierre Bydzovsky

Insights
15 Jun 2022
An update on the TV rights appeal trial for the World Cups and the on-going trial against former FIFA president and former UEFA president. Read More An update on the TV rights appeal trial for the World Cups and the on-going trial against former FIFA president and former UEFA president.
Sports Arbitration Rules and Roster of Dedicated Arbitrators

Simone Sancandi

Insights
01 Jun 2022
The Bahrain Chamber of Disputes Resolution publishes a brand-new set of Sports Arbitration Rules. Read More The Bahrain Chamber of Disputes Resolution publishes a brand-new set of Sports Arbitration Rules.
“Nobody puts Baby in the corner…”

quick reads
04 May 2022
In the latest move to support women’s sport the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) have announced that the FIFA Women’s World Cu... Read More In the latest move to support women’s sport the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) have announced that the FIFA Women’s World Cu...

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