United Kingdom: Sport

Following Royal Assent on 21 July 2025, the Football Governance Act ushers in the statutory regulation of men's elite football in England. The implementation of the Independent Football Regulator...

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.

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...

The governance and structure of sports clubs should be reviewed on a regular basis, which may involve considering incorporation. There are many benefits to becoming an incorporated body.

In Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416, the CA determined that the court had power to order unwilling parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution.

Robert Lawrie, Ewelina James, and Francesca Donno from the Civil Litigation team of BCL Solicitors, working with Faisal Osman of 33 Chancery Lane, have successfully defended a claim made against their clients.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries across the board, and gaming is no different. According to AlixPartners' recently released "Practical AI for CEOs" playbook, corporations invested...

The UK Sports Visitor Visa allows athletes and sports professionals to participate in sports-related activities for up to six months. A successful application requires careful documentation, demonstrating genuine intent, and planning for a timely process.

With two seasons remaining before the Premier League's voluntary ban on front-of-shirt betting sponsors, 11 clubs have increased betting partnerships, capitalizing on record fees before the deadline. This raises questions about future sponsorship strategies, potential workarounds by betting firms, and whether the Premier League will adopt Virtual Perimeter LED advertising to offset revenue losses.