Sports Law Update Webinar – Governance and fair competition
Join this CPD training online at the specified time
1 hour verifiable CPD
Join us in June for this special webinar on sports law, where we will examine the contemporary legal challenges in the world of sport and consider the best practice for regulatory compliance and risk management.
Investments from wealthy benefactors are changing the world of sport. The rise of “financial doping” and breakaway competitions are presenting new challenges, prompting calls for increased regulation. Join us to discuss the new direction for the world of sport, and gain insight into the consequences for legal professionals in this sector.
This webinar will be useful to all legal professionals with an interest in sports law, regardless of your level of experience. Our speaker will offer an invaluable perspective, and all attendees will have the chance to discuss the latest developments in sports law.
Learning outcomes:
- Develop a deeper understanding of sports governance, including the proposals for reform which exist in other jurisdictions
- Gain practical guidance on regulatory compliance in sport
- Expand your commercial awareness of the challenges posed by breakaway competitions, and gain insight into the rights of clubs and athletes
- Increase your proficiency in dealing with sports law issues
Speakers
- Legislative update: The Football Governance Bill – England and Wales
- What are the implications, if any, for football in Scotland? Does increased regulation of football threaten competitiveness
- Is a more uniform approach required for the regulation of all sport? What is the fairest and most effective model of sport governance
- Case law update: The enforcement of Profit and Sustainability Rules in English football (e.g. the points deduction against Everton FC)
- Discussion on best practice for compliance with sport regulations
- Case law update: European Court of Justice ruling on the European Super League and the Sports Resolutions Panel decision on participation in LIV – what are the wider implications for new leagues and competitions in sports? Do these decisions illustrate a conflict between legal principles and sporting principles
- Legislative update: Discussion of the Football Governance Bill’s stance on “prohibited competitions” – should we adopt the same approach in Scotland? Would similar legislation be appropriate to respond to the rise of breakaway competitions in other sports (e.g. LIV Golf)
- Do breakaway competitions represent exciting new commercial opportunities, or a threat to good regulatory practice
- What are the rights of athletes/clubs in engaging with breakaway competitions