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What are clubs legal remedies if leagues are extended or decided against their wishes?
14 May 2020In this article, John Mehrzad QC, Head of Littleton Chambers’ Sports Law Group, John Shea, Senior Associate in Lewis Silkin’s Sport Business Sector Team and Doug Harmer, Partner at Oakwell Sports Advisory give their expert legal and loss quantification opinions about legal remedies available to Premier League and English Football League (“EFL”) clubs adversely affected by the range of decisions that could be taken to conclude the 2019/20 season such as extending the season beyond 1st June, playing matches at neutral venues, terminating the season early and/or determining league positions based on new formulas such as a points per game basis.
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Can players refuse to return to football and are they at increased risk of injury? John Shea comments for The Times
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06 May 2020In this article for The Times, John Shea explains the legal standpoint that players have over refusals to return to football amid concerns regarding Covid-19.
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I didn’t sign up for this! Can parties escape obligations when the deal changes?
27 April 2020It is estimated that 20% of the world’s population is living under some form of lockdown as various governments roundly seek to combat the spread of Covid-19. The impact has seen businesses forced to adapt to a reality that they would never have envisaged. Measures in the UK have left a variety of sectors reeling as shops have shut, operations have been restricted and events have been cancelled.
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Sports Sponsorship - COVID19 Contractual Impact Assessment Flowchart
22 April 2020Sponsors and sports rights owners are grappling with the impact of COVID-19 event cancellations on their sponsorship agreements. The ‘partnership’ spirit in which sponsorship agreements are entered into will no doubt be tested, as rights can’t be delivered and purse-strings are tightened.
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Will COVID-19 excuse contractual performance in international football contracts? - an overview of Court of Arbitration for Sport jurisprudence on force majeure
21 April 2020COVID-19 has caused financial difficulties for many in sport during the past few weeks, and especially football clubs given the current postponement of the season. It will, therefore, be no surprise if some parties will attempt to use COVID-19 in order to avoid contractual liabilities in the coming months.
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Manchester City's CAS appeal - the big questions answered: John Shea comments for The Athletic
Press
15 April 2020John Shea comments in this article by The Athletic on the main questions behind Manchester City's CAS appeal regarding their two-year UEFA ban from European club football.
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Event cancellation: The COVID-19 factor
Press
07 April 2020Alex Kelham comments in an article by Reactions which examines how around the world certain events can provide a reassuring stability to the calendar
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COVID-19: 10 legal considerations of extending the football season in England: John Shea comments for LawInSport
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03 April 2020John Shea comments on the turmoil caused by Covid-19 to sports globally and football in particular, discussing the multitude of issues to work out in a landscape which is changing on almost a daily basis.
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Sports Q&A – What are your top tips to sports organisations for surviving the Coronavirus crisis?
02 April 2020We truly hope you are all staying healthy and safe during this time. Here are our top tips for survival for sports organisations:
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Implying terms into commercial contracts impacted by COVID-19
31 March 2020We live and work in unprecedented times. The health of the population is rightly the priority, but it is abundantly clear that steps taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are having a very significant impact on the ability of businesses to fulfil obligations in commercial contracts.
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Manchester City's Champions League ban appeal up in the air due to coronavirus outbreak: John Shea comments in Goal
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31 March 2020John Shea comments on the implications for Manchester City's Champions League ban appeal.
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Jude Bellingham transfer: The rules Manchester United and their competitors will have to negotiate to sign Birmingham's star midfielder
19 March 2020Like everything in sport right now, Jude Bellingham’s future is on hold. But it now feels inevitable that Birmingham City’s prized asset will be flying the coop. However, if he is to get a dream move away, then his youth will play an important role. In this article for City A.M. John Shea comments on the complications of transfers for minors.
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Jude Bellingham transfer: The rules Manchester United and their competitors will have to negotiate to sign Birmingham's star midfielder
19 March 2020Like everything in sport right now, Jude Bellingham’s future is on hold. But it now feels inevitable that Birmingham City’s prized asset will be flying the coop. However, if he is to get a dream move away, then his youth will play an important role. In this article for City A.M. John Shea comments on the complications of transfers for minors.
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Coronavirus creating uncertainty for landlords
13 March 2020Covid-19 (or the coronavirus as it is more commonly known) has now been labelled a pandemic by the World Health Organisation.
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Coronavirus - what it actually means for sponsors if 2020’s biggest events are disrupted - Alex Kelham comments for The Drum
11 March 2020The Tokyo Olympics, Glastonbury, Euro 2020, Cannes Film Festival, SXSW and Cannes Lions. These are some of the major events that hang in the balance as the coronavirus continues its global spread. In this article for The Drum, Alex Kelham comments on how relationships with sponsors will dictate negotiations.
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Sports Q&A - What should we consider before cancelling a sports event due to Covid-19?
05 March 2020With the number of cases of Coronavirus continuing to climb, the sports industry is starting to feel the impact. A number of sporting events, such as the Chinese Grand Prix, World Athletics Indoor Championships and Serie A football matches, have been cancelled or postponed. Our Q&A this month sets out some top tips for what you should be thinking about if you're in the unfortunate position of having to consider cancelling an event.
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Social Media stars provide opportunity and challenge for football: JJ Shaw comments for Off The Pitch
05 February 2020JJ Shaw was recently interviewed by Off The Pitch, where he discussed the changing commercial landscape for football clubs as the sport becomes ever more globalised and the demands of young fanbases are changing.
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Lewis Silkin advises Three on groundbreaking commercial partnership with Chelsea FC
Press Release
04 February 2020Leading law firm Lewis Silkin LLP has advised global telecommunications and internet service provider Three on a new partnership with Chelsea Football Club, one of the world’s most successful football clubs and reigning Europa League champions, that will see Three become one of the London club’s main sponsors.
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Impact of Brexit on teenage Irish players after transition period is unclear: Andrew Osborne comments for The Irish Times
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04 February 2020Andrew Osborne comments for The Irish Times in an article discussing the impact of Brexit on teenage Irish players following an unclear transition period.