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    Sports Integrity Services

A sport that places integrity at the heart of its culture provides a safe environment for those competing, truly champions fair play and sportsmanship, and can be recognised as honest and trustworthy.

We are dedicated to helping clubs, leagues, players, and regulators maintain and achieve this.  

In 2018 we launched our Integrity Services Unit, the first of its kind for a law firm. Since then, we have supported many clubs, leagues, players and regulators through integrity reviews and crises responses. The ISU is made up of industry experts that span our international offices, with valuable in-house experience at major national and international sporting organisations. 


Rapid Response Unit

Our Rapid Response Unit offers a unique confidential hotline to connect with our team at any time, regardless of time zone. Our international rapid response team will ensure that any critical issues you are facing are dealt with both immediately and privately. The Rapid Response Unit is supported by a team of experts across multiple legal disciplines with critical experience advising sports clients on issues that frequently arise in the sector.

Integrity Risk Review

When it comes to integrity, it is far better to take a proactive approach to avoiding a crisis. We have the breadth of knowledge and expertise to analyse different areas of a business or operation to ascertain where the key areas of threat and risk are present, which, once identified, we help you to eradicate or to avoid adverse exposure to. We can conduct both a full-service review for all areas of your business; or can provide you with a service that focuses on targeted areas of your concern.

To discuss any issues you are facing, or to talk to our team about anything else you require assistance with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Meet our sports integrity service lawyers

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    Adrian Mayer

    Quick Reads

  • FM Industry quotes Ben Butterworth on the use of private capital investment to fund football stadium renovations

    Ben Butterworth

    In the Press

  • Owen Chan and Charlotte O'Connor write for Law in Sport on UK Football Visas

    Owen Chan

    In the Press

  • The misapplication of sports law and regulation in Spanish football

    Darren Bailey

    Quick Reads

  • Football Insider quotes Kelvin Tanner and Owen Chan on how the ESC Endorsement Path could affect scouting and transfers

    Kelvin Tanner

    In the Press

  • Football Insider quotes Kelvin Tanner and Owen Chan on the FA's new ESC Endorsement Path

    Kelvin Tanner

    In the Press

  • Bloomberg and The Washington Post quote Richard Davies on multiclub ownership in world sports

    Richard Davies

    In the Press

  • Million Dollar Footballer With No Assets?

    David Carver

    Quick Reads

  • City AM quotes Tom Smitham on private equity investment into European football

    Tom Smitham

    In the Press

  • Charles Russell Speechlys advises Thomas Sandgaard on the sale of Charlton Athletic

    Keir Gordon

    News

  • A Summer of Sport - Top 5 Legal Considerations

    Anna Sowerby

    Insights

  • The Athletic quotes Daniel McDonagh on multi-club ownership regulations

    Daniel McDonagh

    In the Press

  • BBC Radio London interviews Richard Davies on Karen Carney’s review into women’s football and investment in the sport

    Richard Davies

    In the Press

  • PE Hub quotes Richard Davies on private equity interest in football and sports

    Richard Davies

    In the Press

  • EGR Global quotes Richard Davies on the landmark decision to withdraw front-of-shirt sponsorship by 2026

    Richard Davies

    In the Press

  • Better to prepare and prevent: Martyn’s Law

    Rosie Foster

    Quick Reads

  • The Athletic quotes Daniel McDonagh on the Red Bull case and what this tells us about multi-club ownership

    Daniel McDonagh

    In the Press

  • Sign of the times - the British record football transfer which very nearly didn't happen

    Pei Li Kew

    Quick Reads

  • Charles Russell Speechlys kickstarts its 'In-House Insights' programme with the first event of the series

    Megan Paul

    News

  • How does the conflict between advertising and broadcasting regulations affect fashion brands?

    Natalie Batra

    Quick Reads

  • BBC Radio 4, Today Programme interviews Darren Bailey on the European Super League

    Darren Bailey

    In the Press

  • Advocate General deals major blow to European Super League

    Darren Bailey

    Quick Reads

  • Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens international Sports credentials with the appointment of Benoît Pasquier

    Benoît Pasquier

    News

  • Henry Cuthbert writes for Law in Sport on Usain Bolt's move to trademark his legendary victory celebration

    Henry Cuthbert

    In the Press

  • Charles Russell Speechlys advises Sage on sponsorship deals

    Jason Saiban

    News

  • Private Equity News quotes Darren Bailey on the Americanisation of UK football

    Darren Bailey

    In the Press

  • Private Equity News quotes Darren Bailey on US investment in European football

    Darren Bailey

    In the Press

  • Strike a Pose - Usain Bolt files legendary victory celebration as a trademark

    Henry Cuthbert

    Quick Reads

  • “Nobody puts Baby in the corner…”

    Quick Reads

  • Media & Entertainment - The Changing Landscape in the Middle East #1 - A Few Thoughts

    Mark Hill

    Quick Reads

  • What Lloyd v Google means for Project Red Card

    Nick White

    Quick Reads

  • ESG in Sport – net zero targets and “coolerplate” clauses

    Quick Reads

  • Emma Raducanu - "Serving to Unite the Nation" - The Future Protection of Sporting Events of National Interest

    Darren Bailey

    Quick Reads

  • Keep Your Enemies Close – Multi-Club Ownership in UEFA Competition

    Daniel McDonagh

    Quick Reads

  • TOKYO 2020 AND BEYOND - IT'S GOOD TO TALK, BUT IT IS TIME FOR POSITIVE ACTION ON MENTAL HEALTH

    Edward Craig

    Quick Reads

  • "Game changing" for the beautiful game

    Rebecca Burford

    Quick Reads

  • Pfizer, Ted Danson and the Olympic Vaccine Solution

    Nick White

    Quick Reads

  • COVID-19 Certification: Why do the Sport and Retail sectors disagree?

    Nick White

    Quick Reads

  • NBA Top Shots Teardown – what are they and what is an NFT?

    Nick White

    Quick Reads

  • The EPL's Fantasy Nightmare

    Daniel McDonagh

    Quick Reads

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