26 April 2026 marks World Intellectual Property Day, celebrating the importance of intellectual property (IP) in driving innovation,…
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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.
Regulatory impact of cancelled or abandoned fixtures in sport
Partner and regulatory lawyer, Tim Williamson who has expertise in sports governance explores the regulatory frameworks that determine outcomes when sport matches cannot be completed, the role of disciplinary bodies and arbitration, and the broader political, financial, and governance challenges that arise when the games do not go on.
Clarke Willmott partner joins National Institute for Sport and Health
Cardiff lawyer Declan Goodwin has joined the National Institute for Sport and Health (NISH), an organisation pushing for change in healthcare, medicine and sports technology.
Why sport professionals should consider nuptial agreements this winter Olympics season
Family lawyer Chris Longbottom discusses the importance of nuptial agreements for sport professionals where the financial implications of marriage can be more complex.
“There’s No Need to be Afraid”: Key Developments through the Football Governance Act 2025 and Implications for Clubs
Readers will be aware that the Football Governance Act 2025, which received Royal Assent in July, marks a significant shift in the regulation of English football. At its core, the Act establishes the Independent Football Regulator (“IFR”), a new statutory body tasked with promoting the financial sustainability of clubs, safeguarding the heritage of the game, and ensuring good governance across the sport.
The Regulation of Football Fans – A Sports Law Perspective
The legal and regulatory framework governing spectator conduct at football fixtures is more extensive than many may realise. Indeed, as…