Sports Governance
We have extensive experience of drafting constitutional documents, commercial rules and sporting regulations for a variety of sporting events and bodies. In an age where such rules and regulations are increasingly subject to challenge and regulatory scrutiny the importance of expert advice cannot be overstated.Contacts: Fraser Reid, Nick White
Doping
We have represented many high profile athletes who have failed doping tests in proceedings before their national governing bodies, international federations and the courts. We have also advised various sports bodies on the drafting of their doping rules, the implications of WADA and the application and enforcement of their rules and disciplinary proceedings generally.
Contacts: Fraser Reid
Advertising, Broadcasting and Sponsorship Regulation
Domestic and international regulation of the advertising, sponsorship and media sectors impacts on the way in which our clients are able to do business. We proactively advise clients upon these regulations, and work with regulators to frame policy in these spheres.Contacts: Dan Harrington , Andy Korman
Gaming & Betting
The introduction of the Gambling Act 2005 ushered in an entirely new regulatory regime under the control of the new Gambling Commission. We can help our clients in the gaming, betting and lotteries industries to comply with the requirements of the legislation. More generally, we assist our sports business clients to maximise the opportunities presented by changes in gambling regulations and developments in interactive technologies.Contacts: Dan Harrington, Andy Korman, Nick White
Data Protection
We advise domestic and international clients in the sports and media industries on compliance with data protection, privacy and electronic communications laws and regulations.
Contacts: Fraser Reid , Nick White
Recent experience includes:
- Drafting rules and regulations for international rugby competition
- Advising major sports brand on data protection, electronic communications regulation and other digital marketing issues
- Advising Russian football club on complaint to international governing body regarding entry criteria for international football tournament
- Advising television production company on broadcast sponsorship regulation
- Advising a television company on the laws (including the Gambling Act 2005) and regulations concerning sponsorship by betting companies
- Advising on legal aspects of a new gambling website
- Advising international federation on submission to European Commission investigation in relation to selling of 3G sports rights
- Advising athlete on complaint to OFCOM relating to misuse of his image in advertising
- Advising international federation on strategy for exploiting data rights in the gaming industry