Everton FC ruling – an open door to potential PSR compensation claims across Premier League
Everton’s £40m PSR ruling could set a precedent for Premier League compensation claims, raising legal risks for clubs over financial breaches.
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Same-sex couples in sport: building families
For many same-sex couples working in sport, whether as elite athletes, coaches, agents, or in club and federation roles, the question of starting a family is one that requires careful planning. The physical demands of sporting careers, the pressures of performance schedules, and the realities of frequent travel all shape when and how family planning becomes possible.
Legal implications of West Ham’s relegation to the Championship
Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott have commented on the financial, corporate and employment implications of West Ham’s relegation to the Championship.
Southampton FC’s expulsion from play-offs is a warning shot by the English Football League
Sam Harkness, a specialist regulatory lawyer from national law firm, Clarke Willmott LLP, says it is a seismic moment for football regulation with the ripple effects of the decision expected to be felt across the game for years to come.
When it comes to tickets to major sporting events … it’s not all about “hot dogs & Coke”
With the Football World Cup now only weeks away, the issues around tickets prices and how fans are potentially being exploited during major sporting events have again reappeared.
World IP Day 2026: Unlocking the value of intellectual property in sport
26 April 2026 marks World Intellectual Property Day, celebrating the importance of intellectual property (IP) in driving innovation,…
Clarke Willmott advises on £4 million sports investment scheme
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has assisted ethical bank Triodos UK on its involvement in a £4 million initiative to transform community sports facilities across the country.
Intellectual property rights in Formula One
Intellectual property (IP) protection is hugely valuable within Formula One. Partner Amy Peacey discusses in more detail the importance of IP rights in the sport.
Six years on from COVID-19: the clock keeps ticking
The sixth anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a notifiable disease has now passed. Businesses with unresolved insurance claims should have entered standstill agreements to preserve the right to pursue litigation.
What is next for the Milano–Cortina 2026 Olympic Villages
and what lessons can developers learn from a century of post‑games transformations
Clarke Willmott renews Somerset CCC partnership
National law firm Clarke Willmott has renewed its long-standing partnership with Somerset County Cricket Club.