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Negligence in Sport: The Steve Thompson Case

An analysis of the Steve Thompson led group action against World Rugby, the RFU and others for negligence relating to the brain injuries suffered by rugby players in training and matches

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FIFA Third Party Ownership Regulations

An explanation and analysis of the FIFA Regulations surrounding Third-Party Ownership of footballers, and potential avenues for reform.

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Mike Ashley: Can A Verbal Contract in a Pub be Enforceable?

Can an agreement agreed in a pub after several drinks ever be enforceable? Especially if worth millions of pounds. That was the subject of an unusual case in the High Court involving Mike Ashley....

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Catalonia’s Declaration of Independence: Is Its Declaration of Independence Valid?

An analysis of the law on statehood, the legal theories and how this applied to the 2017 referendum on Catalonia independence

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The Owners and Directors Test: An Unreliable Keeper of Football’s Integrity?

An analysis of the Owners and Directors Test in place during the 2020/21 season, how it worked in practice, and potential areas for reform to improve the ownership regulation in English football.

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The Ben Stokes Case and the Law of Affray

An explanation of the law of affray following the Ben Stokes trial in 2018 when he was charged with the offence following a 2017 incident in Bristol.

Self Defense Practice

The Glasgow Rangers Tax Case – The trusts which broke the trust of football fans

An analysis of the Supreme Court decision regarding the controversial use of Employee Benefit Trusts by Glasgow Rangers FC to minimise or avoid tax over more than ten years.

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Alright for SAAMco? Redefining Professional Negligence for the legal profession

A review of the Supreme Court decision in BPE v Hughes-Holland which redefined the law of negligence for professional advisers

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