Sports disputes and regulatory matters

Regulation is a fundamental part of all modern sports and it continues to increase in importance. Today’s sporting regulations have a far-ranging impact on all involved in sport both inside and outside the sporting arena.  We have a wealth of experience in acting for sports governing bodies, clubs, agents and individual sports athletes in relation to:

• External and internal disciplinary matters;
• Anti-doping cases;
• Individual sports' athletes' registration;
• Anti-corruption cases;
• Advocacy before sports' tribunals;
• Challenges to actions of sports' governing bodies;
• Litigation, arbitration, and mediation;
• Breach of confidence and privacy issues;
• Trade mark, design right and other intellectual property right infringements.
• Disciplinary proceedings including cases before Sports Resolutions UK and the Court of Arbitration for Sport

We act for a number of sports governing bodies in relation to the regulation of sport including the British Show Jumping, the British Equestrian Federation, British Dressage and Grand National Archery Society.

We also act for a number of clubs and sports athletes in relation to the regulation of the individual sports in which they participate.