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Supreme Court decision on gender starts to have ripple effects in the Sporting world
Only a few weeks after the Supreme Court decision in For Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish Ministers ,where the Supreme Court held that the…
Clarke Willmott continues longstanding partnership with cricket club
Clarke Willmott has renewed its partnership with Somerset County Cricket Club (SCCC)
Clarke Willmott hosts transition event for Bristol Bears players
Clarke Willmott has hosted an event at its Bristol offices, in partnership with the Rugby Players Association (RPA), to provide Bristol Bears players with an insight into the value of mentorship.
Sport
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Clarke Willmott’s Chris Longbottom nominated for Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards
Chris Longbottom, national family law team manager and partner at Clarke Willmott in Manchester, has been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Private Client Lawyer of the Year’ award at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards.
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’.
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.