Offsides on data: the federal privacy gap in college athletics’ LLC era (Part 1) The first in a three-part series exploring the student data privacy and governance challenges arising from the commercialisation of US college sports. This article looks at: ► Background ► How the LLC structure changes the privacy calculus ► FERPA: the “educational institution” question ► HIPAA: usually not the governing regime for student health records ► Final thoughts Read the full article by Aaron K. Tantleff and Samuel D. Goldstick at Foley & Lardner LLP here 👉 bit.ly/4yRLTkr

Sold separately: the rise of carve-outs and carve-ins in sports investment This article looks at: ► Why are we seeing more carve-outs? ► What is being carved out and carved in? – examples ► What are the commercial and legal challenges? ► Beyond whole-club ownership Read the full article by Neil Barlow, Eric Schaffer, Jamie Andrew, and Kamryn Rana at Clifford Chance here 👉 bit.ly/4zH8xfD

Premier League v Manchester City FC - Compensation claims and the wider fallout (Part 2) This article looks at: ► Possible consequences outside the PL’s disciplinary framework ► Compensation claims by other clubs against City ► Is it possible for City’s sponsors/partners to file a claim? ► Conclusion Read the full article by Michael Ashcroft KC at Twenty Essex Chambers here 👉 bit.ly/4s5bjbT

Premier League v Manchester City FC: MCFC’s appeal routes and the sanctions to come (Part 1) This article looks at: ► The Rules behind the Appeal ► The possible scope of City’s appeal ► The Appeal Board’s powers ► What next after the Appeal Board decision – arbitration? ► The sanctions process Read the full article by Michael Ashcroft KC at Twenty Essex Chambers here 👉 bit.ly/4ztZZsg

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐌 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 - your chance to argue a real sports-law dispute before CAS arbitrators in Lausanne. The Sports Law Arbitration Moot (SLAM) returns for its 8th edition, taking students from the classroom to the Court of Arbitration for Sport If you want to test your legal research, written advocacy and oral argument skills on real-world sporting disputes, this is it. Last edition saw 77 teams from 30+ countries. 🗓️ Register by 22 December 2026 → bit.ly/4yUUSSg How SLAM helps: ➡️ World-class training and judging — build your written and oral advocacy through training from experienced arbitrators and advocates, with CAS arbitrators judging every round from the quarter-finals onwards. ➡️ Grand Finals at CAS, Lausanne — the top 8 teams compete in person on 22–23 April 2027. ➡️ Conference access included — every competing student and one coach/mentor gets complimentary tickets to the 3rd International Dispute Resolution in Sport Conference on 23 April 2027, alongside leading lawyers, academics and executives. ➡️ Meaningful prizes — £1,500 for the winners, £1,000 for the runners-up, plus tickets to LawInSport's Football Conference or Global Summit. ➡️ Financial assistance available — eligible teams can apply for support, so financial circumstances don't stand in the way. Read the full press release here: bit.ly/4jl6tVJ

Crypto, Gambling and Compliance: UK Football's Regulatory Framework For Sponsors & How to Mitigate Risks This article looks at: ► Understanding the scope of ASA regulation over sponsorship ► Misleading claims and impressions ► Social media and influencer activation ► Sponsors operating in sensitive and regulated sectors ► Consequences of non-compliance ► Risk mitigation Read the full article by Niall Lavery, Andrew Massey, Kai Zhang and James Sweett at K&L Gates here 👉 bit.ly/3UjEE5U

Fraud prevention and good governance: Practical steps for UK football clubs in the era of the IFR and ECCTA This article looks at: ► Background: the UK’s new regulatory and corporate crime framework ► Use a tailored fraud risk assessment to understand where the club is exposed ► Establish visible board and executive ownership ► Identify senior managers and clarify accountability ► Provide role-specific training and practical guidance ► Design controls around real decisions and pressure points ► Monitor, investigate and learn ► Treat governance as a source of resilience and trust ► Practical priorities for football clubs Read the full article by Hinesh Shah at Pinsent Masons here 👉 bit.ly/4s2Z7bG

Taxing solidarity: the VAT treatment of FIFA training rewards in Spain – a guide for football clubs This article looks at: ► FIFA’s training rewards framework ► The role of the FIFA Clearing House ► VAT characterisation of training rewards in Spain ► Practical takeaway points for clubs Read the full article by Vicente Boquera Tarín at PZCR Legal and Diego Boquera Tarín at Anaford here 👉 bit.ly/4doJMw4

LawInSport Recruitment is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (4+ PQE) for a fast-growing global combat sports promotion based in London. ⚖️ The Role The role will provide in-house legal support across fighter and talent agreements, media and broadcast rights, event production, sponsorships, digital content, regulatory matters, company secretarial functions, and dispute resolution. 📍 Location: London 💼 Experience: 4+ years PQE 🥊 Industry: Combat Sports 📅 Closing date: 23 October 2026 LawInSport Recruitment has been retained as the exclusive agent for this position. Apply here: bit.ly/4yJVZnK

Hill Dickinson is seeking an Associate / Senior Associate to join its newly formed Sports practice, advising clients across sports regulation, governance, disciplinary matters and disputes. ⚖️ The Role The successful candidate will work with a range of national and international sports clients, advising on sporting rules and regulations, investigations, disciplinary and safeguarding cases, governance, and related commercial matters. The role offers an opportunity to help develop the firm's growing Sports practice. 📍 Location: London preferred 💼 Team: Sports 🕘 Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday Apply here: bit.ly/4e1uBsN

UK Sport is seeking an Independent Member to join its Eligibility Panel, supporting fair and robust decisions concerning eligibility for public funding and publicly funded benefits. 🏅 The Role The Independent Member will contribute to Eligibility Panel hearings and help ensure complex cases are considered fairly, independently, and objectively. Candidates should have relevant experience in elite performance, safeguarding, sport science, sports medicine, or coaching. 📍 Location: Primarily remote, with occasional meetings in London 💼 Term: Up to 4 years, with eligibility for one further term 📅 Closing date: 11 October 2026, 11:59 PM 💻 Interviews: Week commencing 2 November 2026 (online) Apply here: bit.ly/4dey5b4

UK Sport is seeking a legally qualified Independent Chair for its Eligibility Panel, supporting fair and robust decisions concerning eligibility for public funding and publicly funded benefits. ⚖️ The Role The Independent Chair will lead Eligibility Panel hearings and support fair, evidence-based and procedurally robust decision-making. Candidates should be practising barristers, solicitors or CILEX Fellows with experience chairing or sitting on disciplinary panels. 📍 Location: Primarily remote, with occasional meetings in London 💼 Term: Up to 4 years, with eligibility for one further term 📅 Closing date: 11 October 2026, 11:59 PM 💻 Interviews: Week commencing 2 November 2026 (online) Apply here: bit.ly/4jECjfY

London City Lionesses is seeking a Club Secretary to lead football administration and compliance, supporting the smooth operation of the Club’s football activities. ⚽ The Role The role will oversee player registrations, transfers, contracts, fixture and matchday administration, regulatory compliance, and relationships with the FA, Women’s Super League, and other key stakeholders. 📍 Location: Cobdown Park, Aylesford, Kent 💼 Working: 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends 📅 Closing date: 31 October 2026 LawInSport Recruitment has been retained as the exclusive agent for this position. Apply here: bit.ly/4hl8Syf

How Squad Cost Rules compare in the Premier League, the Championship, and other football competitions This article looks at: ► Why do the differences matter? ► What are the principles of SCR? ► What is the Squad Cost Ratio (the “Ratio”)? ► What counts as football-related revenue? ► What counts as on-pitch spending? ► How is compliance assessed? ► What are the sanction mechanics? ► How do the new rules compare to other domestic competitions? ► What is the impact on clubs also playing in UEFA competitions? Read the full article by Harry North and Ashley Churchman at Alvarez & Marsal here 👉 bit.ly/4Azq5LP

We are delighted to announce that Adam Francis & Michael IVes from Sportradar will be joining us at our Global Summit to present on: How Bookmakers Work & Prediction Markets To find out more, see: bit.ly/4iOWfN6 #LISGS26 #SportsLaw

One club, two rulebooks: navigating the Premier League and UEFA's financial regulations This article looks at: ► Squad cost caps: where the Premier League and UEFA diverge ► Four flaws in the 15% rationale ► Impact on lower-ranked clubs ► The objective of levelling the playing field ► The relationship between the English Premier League and other European leagues ► Enforcement and sanctions Read the full article by Andrew Street at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner here 👉 bit.ly/3VeEsoH

Join us at our Global Summit on Tuesday for a workshop on ‘How Sport Can Prepare for Life in a More Regulated Sector’ facilitated by: ► Marc Teasdale, Managing Director, A&O Shearman, and former Director of Wholesale Supervision and Mark Oversight and Head of UK Listing Authority, Financial Conduct Authority ► Khush Kotecha, Associate, A&O Shearman ► Hayley Gibbons, Senior Investigator, Athletics Integrity Unit The conference will be hosted in London on 28th & 29th September 2026 by A&O Shearman, London. #Sportslaw #LISGS26

Our expert panel will be discussing ‘The Governance of Sport’ at our 12th Global Summit: bit.ly/3TuxKKL ► Karena Vleck, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, World Athletics ► Nick De Marco KC, Barrister, Blackstone Chambers ► Nick Craig, Chief Operating Officer, EFL ► Georgina King, Managing Associate (Dispute Resolution and Sports), Linklaters  ► Anton Fischer, Head of Legal & Compliance, Hyundai Motorsport The conference will be hosted in London on 28th & 29th September 2026 by A&O Shearman, London. #Sportslaw #LISGS26

Join us at our Global Summit on Tuesday for a workshop on ‘Developing & Managing Commercial Partnerships’ facilitated by: ► Magnus Yadi, Senior Associate, A&O Shearman ► Charlotte McGing, Commercial Ideation Manager, Atlassian Williams F1 Team ► Nick Hayes, Director, Sports Marketing, Big Push Sports & Independent NED, Sports Resolutions The conference will be hosted in London on 28th & 29th September 2026 by A&O Shearman, London. #Sportslaw #LISGS26

Our expert panel will be discussing ‘Hosting Major Events & Stadia Development’ at our 12th Global Summit: bit.ly/4hf4cd6 ► Ben Cooke, Partner, Addleshaw Goddard (who acted as Head of Legal for The FA's 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup Bid) ► Leon Farr, Partner, Onside Law ► Lloyd Thomas, General Counsel, Brighton & Hove Albion FC ► Luke Jackson, Director, Commercial, Walker Morris The conference will be hosted in London on 28th & 29th September 2026 by A&O Shearman, London. #Sportslaw #LISGS26