Pitch invasions: How the FA Regulatory Commission approaches sanctions and what clubs can do to mitigate risk
Tim Williamson outlines the evolution of the E21 rule and willingness of the FA to involve third parties to prepare ‘expert reports’.
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Employment rights recap: Elite sportswomen and pregnancy – Entitlement to a risk assessment
In the UK, pregnant employees are legally entitled to a risk assessment in the workplace to ensure their health and safety, as well as that of their unborn child. This entitlement applies equally to employed elite sportswomen.
Strengthened Football Governance Bill will help tackle financial inequalities
New legislation to establish an independent football regulator in England could bring reform and accountability to clubs and owners, says Tim Williamson from leading law firm Clarke Willmott LLP.
Employment law changes & professional sport
Partner, Tim Copplestone shares an insight into the impact of employment law changes on professional sport.
Tim Williamson – Partner
Partner Tim Williamson Tim is a leading regulatory lawyer who works with businesses and individuals to reduce the risk of regulatory intervention.
Professional football referee Supreme Court Case: Case study
Our sport sector looks at the full picture & an analysis of key elements for determining employment status: in: Football referee Supreme Court case – Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (Respondent) v Professional Game Match Officials Ltd.
Clarke Willmott renews partnership with Taunton Rugby Club
Clarke Willmott is delighted to announce that it has renewed its long-standing partnership with Taunton Rugby Club and will provide support for the upcoming 24/25 season.
Summer of sport round-up
It’s been packed summer of sport from the Euros 2024 to the Paris Olympics. Over the past few months, our top tier sports sector has been discussing essential topics worth considering for those working within the sector.
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Focus on our sport team at Clarke Willmott
We are proud at Clarke Willmott to frequently be instructed by sports stars, leading sporting professionals, ranging from Premier League football managers and footballers to elite international and Premiership rugby players.
Clarke Willmott advises Wasserman on acquisition of women’s football agency Volante Sports
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has advised global sports, music and entertainment company Wasserman on its acquisition of the UK’s leading women’s football agency.