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DCMS launches consultation on updating the media mergers regime for the digital age – time to act for media companies?

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On 6 November 2024, the Department for Culture, Media & Sport ("DCMS") published a consultation on updating the media mergers regime for the digital age. This consultation comes amidst seismic shifts in the media sector, from...more

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New Football Governance Bill Relaunched in UK Parliament

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The UK Parliament held the first reading of the Football Governance Bill (the Bill) on 24 October 2024, establishing an independent football regulator in England. The UK Labour government made several changes to the previous...more

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Digital Speaks: Ai and the Games - Embracing a New Age for Sports

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The Games have kicked off in true Parisian style and is promising to be a groundbreaking spectacle, not just for the inspirational athletic feats we are certain to see but also for the innovative use of artificial...more

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Digital Speaks: Technology takes Centre Stage at UEFA Euros 2024 - Summer of Sports Tech Series / Euro 2024

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The UEFA Euro 2024 men’s competition is reaching the business end of the tournament, with teams from across the continent battling it out in the knock-out stages to be crowned champion of Europe. In the second instalment...more

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Hairdryer Treatment From UK Competition Regulators: More Red Cards in the Beautiful Game

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Two decisions this year in the United Kingdom concerning Leicester City Football Club (Leicester City) and Newcastle United Football Club (Newcastle United) show that competition law may be becoming a more prevalent part of...more

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Moving the Goalposts: Football Governance Bill introduces Independent Football Regulator to Parliament

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As the UK Government seeks to put sustainability at the heart of the beautiful game, in this article we consider: The Bill’s introduction to Parliament represents the culmination of several years of UK Government activity...more

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International News: Spotlight on Foreign Investment

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In this dynamic global landscape, investors have always been required to make savvy, smart choices. This requires navigating through the intricate web of bilateral treaty protection, exploring the vital role these agreements...more

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UK Government Consultation Defines New Independent English Football Regulator Role

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Following the UK government’s white paper on reforming football club governance published at the beginning of 2023, the results of the government’s consultation with the industry and key stakeholders have now been released....more

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Growing the game: review sets out plans for new era of women's football

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Former England footballer Karen Carney MBE has led an independent review into the future of women’s football that sets out recommendations to capitalise on a new era of investment into sport (the Review). The Review was...more

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UK Government Proposes an Independent Regulator for English Men’s Professional Football

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The regulator would introduce a licensing system for clubs, increase scrutiny of directors and owners, and aim to equalise funding. The UK government has published a White Paper which outlines its plans to establish a...more

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English football could learn from American sports and labor law

There is a better option. A recent report from the government of the United Kingdom proposing a governmental regulatory body to oversee English football (what Americans know as soccer) should be perplexing for those who...more

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AG opinion sides with UEFA in the Super League case

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In two separate non-binding opinions in Super League and International Skating Union issued on 15 December 2022, Advocate General Rantos concluded that sports federations can – under certain circumstances – impose...more

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Fixing Integrity in Top-Level Sports: Applying Lessons from the Financial Services Sector

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Over the past decade sport globally has had a number of high-profile public scandals, namely in doping and abuse. In the UK, British Gymnastics has been placed under the microscope for reports of abuse; a doping scandal has...more

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BCLP’s Competition Collective: Antitrust, Foreign Investment and Trade Insights from around the world

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Welcome to this first edition of BCLP’S Competition Collective: Antitrust, Foreign Investment and Trade Insights from around the world. This period was marked by uncertainty – and the harsh realities of the pandemic for many...more

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Change in law can reduce management fee to zero: the sport straw

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A change in law provision engaged by the Covid-19 pandemic can reduce the management fee payable to zero: Westminster City Council v Sports and Leisure Management....more

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Scoring on Sports Deals

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Buyout firms must beware the unique legal, regulatory, and commercial issues that can complicate sports transactions and impact returns. Private equity interest in sports assets has grown over the last few years, with...more

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Esports Insights and Trends - January 2018

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Leveraging its long history and extensive experience in all aspects of the sports arena, the Foley Sports Industry Team is actively immersed in the booming esports industry. Our Esports Insights and Trends will be a recurring...more

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Football Association Premier League Limited v Luxton [2016] EWCA Civ 1097

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Sports rights holders and sports broadcasters will be reassured as a result of a recent Court of Appeal (“CoA”) decision, which prevented a pub owner in Swansea from using a foreign-purchased domestic decoder card to show...more

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Brexit – Major Upheaval and Change

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As the UK leaves the EU, in light of the seismic result of the United Kingdom referendum on June 23, 2016, there will be an immense amount to do, for the UK and the remaining EU, and for companies that are either based in, or...more

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Is Social Media Sharing of Sports Clips Copyright Infringement? Recent UK Judicial Clarification and International Implications

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In our annual review last year “Sports Industry 2015: A Year of Unprecedented Landmark Change”, we predicted that the battle against media piracy would be a key area for rights holders in 2016, highlighting “social media...more

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Corruption in a Sporting Context – UK and Brazil - Common Issues and Practical Compliance

INTRODUCTION - The recent indictment of senior FIFA officials as part of an FBI investigation into corrupt activities at the world football governing body has made headlines and brought corruption in sport back to the...more

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