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Player personal data: Navigating UK legislation and the future of sports analytics

Commercial contracts and agreements
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In the dynamic and commercially charged world of professional sports, contracts are at the core of legal and financial relationships. In this article we discuss how brands and rights holders can safeguard exclusivity.

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Inquests – Frequently asked questions

Crime & regulatory
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If you’re a care provider, healthcare professional, employer or family member facing an inquest following a death, this guide outlines the key legal aspects and how our firm can support you.

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Contractual protections in the sports sector

Sport
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In the dynamic and commercially charged world of professional sports, contracts are at the core of legal and financial relationships. In this article we discuss how brands and rights holders can safeguard exclusivity.

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Who is regulating the social housing sector?

Crime & regulatory
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The UK’s social housing sector is carefully regulated by multiple bodies with the aim of ensuring adherence to the necessary high standards that have been put in place through legislation.

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Employment status of athletes & sports coaches: everything you need to know

Sport
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In the world of professional and grassroots sport, the question of whether athletes and coaches are employees or independent contractors has significant legal, tax, and practical consequences.

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Potanin v Potanina divorce case rumbles on

Family law
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An opening of the floodgates, cementing London as the divorce capital of the world, or a case which highlights the fairness of English law to financially weaker spouses?

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How to foster a positive workplace culture

Employment
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Explore how employers can foster a positive workplace culture by challenging common health and safety myths, emphasising clear responsibilities, and understanding that “common sense” varies widely among individuals.

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Share schemes and corporate tax

Corporate and commercial law
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Thinking about joining a company share scheme or offering one to your employees? Share schemes can be a great way to reward staff and build loyalty, but they also come with important tax and legal considerations.

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Inquest into the death of Jairus Earl – what next for holders of shotgun certificates?

Crime & regulatory
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The Inquest into Jairus’ death has resulted in the issue of a Report to Prevent Future Deaths (PFD) by the Senior Coroner for Dorset, Rachael Clare Griffin. Her PFD addressed two particular matters of concern.

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Count-down to identity verification for directors and PSCs and new rules for company registers

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If you are a company director there are changes, soon to be implemented, at Companies House which will impact you. Companies House recently announced that 18 November 2025 is D-Day for mandatory identity verification for directors and persons with significant control (PSCs).

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Professional sport & employment law: Player & manager settlement agreements

Employment
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Tier 1 ranked sports lawyer Tim Copplestone looks into factors to consider when a player or manager leaves their club, resolving the termination of their current employment contract.

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