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(Re-)Introducing the chronicles of Mills, Reevaldo & Elle – brought to you by Mills & Reeve | Sport ? Through this series, the sports law team at Mills & Reeve will highlight common and topical issues faced by professional footballers behind the scenes. ? Keep an eye on the comments as the story develops ?

A very special thank you to Matthew Hoffman (Trusted Advisor), Amber Pinto (Pinto Capital LLP), Hadrien Perazzini (Lake38 Advisory), and John Shea (Mills & Reeve) for leading the panel Owning the Field: Insights on International Sports Team Investment last week at Sports X London!

???New Article from Mills & Reeve!??? In our latest article titled the?“Practical Implications of the CJEU’s Judgment in Lassana Diarra vs FIFA,”?we delve into the recent ruling by the European Court of Justice. This decision could have significant implications for FIFA’s transfer regulations and the broader landscape of sports law. In the article, we explore: - The potential amendments to FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP). - Key findings from the CJEU regarding player mobility and contractual stability. - The impact on clubs, players, and the future of sports law. We invite you to read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ejW3EjkZ ?? For more insights or to discuss how we can assist you in navigating these developments, please feel free to contact us! Carol Couse Dr Ini-Obong Nkang #SportsLaw #FIFA #CJEU #LegalInsights #MillsAndReeve

Trusted Advisor is excited to have John Shea, Mills & Reeve speak on a panel at Sports X London next week! RSVP here to attend: https://lnkd.in/gYvRNFfN.

?? Breaking News! ?? ? The new version of the Football Governance Bill has just been released, potentially bringing significant changes to the landscape of football governance in England. At Mills & Reeve, we see the following key areas as being of the most interest for our clients: ? 1.?????Independent Regulation: The Regulator will no longer need to consider government foreign and trade policy when approving club takeovers. This move should better ensure the Regulator’s full independence but will also bring greater scrutiny onto certain owners. 2.?????Fan Engagement: The Regulator will now have the authority to compel clubs to democratically select fan representatives for meaningful engagement, this is aimed at ensuring that the voices of as many supporters as possible are heard but is likely to present a challenge to clubs with large or disparate fanbases. 3.????Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): Clubs will be required to be transparent and publish their actions on EDI as part of reporting against a new Football Club corporate governance code, thereby enhancing decision-making processes. ? The changes being introduced by the Football Governance Bill purport to create a transparent, inclusive, and democratic football environment in England, but will also present hurdles for clubs to overcome. ? For more information or to discuss how these changes might impact you, please contact our experts, Simon Orriss and/or Harry Bambury.

On Friday, we hosted an open-access webinar titled 'The impact of the Diarra case on the football transfer system - Expert views on the CJEU ruling'. The recording of the webinar is now on our website and can be viewed here: https://lnkd.in/etwYxDR3 Our speakers for this event were: ?? Mario Flores Chemor, Head of Sports Legal, European Club Association (ECA) ?? S?nziana Ianc, Antitrust & Foreign Investment Managing Associate, Linklaters ?? Carol Couse, Partner, Mills & Reeve ?? Pieter Paepe, Partner, Edson Legal (represented FIFPRO & UNFP - French player’s association in this case) ?? Andrea Cattaneo, Senior Lecturer in Law, Edge Hill University ?? Antoine Duval, Senior Researcher, T.M.C. Asser Instituut ?? Sean Cottrell, CEO, LawInSport (moderator) #sportslaw

?? In a recent decision by the National Anti-Doping Panel, professional rugby league player David Foggin-Johnston was given a two-year ban from sport following Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) for the Presence and Use of cocaine. ?? In the linked article Justin Humphries explores the details of the case, examining the charges, proceedings and key takeaways with particular reference to how the timing of the ingestion impacted the sanction. Article available here: https://lnkd.in/eAQi42ms #sportslaw #antidoping

?? personal story telling ?? engaging ?? insightful (?? questionable photography) we could not have had two better speakers than Emma Calvert and Grace Williams, expertly chaired by Darrell Fox, to lead a discussion on the opportunities for brands to invest in and shape the continued growth of women's sport. thanks to all our guests for coming Mills & Reeve | Sport Synonymous Sport

LawInSport are hosting a free?and open-access webinar on “The Impact of the Diarra Case on the Football Transfer Ecosystem” on Friday, 18 Oct 2024. This webinar is going to be a great opportunity for anyone interested in the legal intricacies of football transfers. We are especially proud to share that our very own Carol Couse, Head of Sports, Media, and Entertainment at Mills & Reeve, will be a speaker at this event. Carol’s expertise and insights are sure to provide valuable perspectives on this pivotal case. You can register for the event here: https://bit.ly/488WU4s #Webinar #FootballLaw #SportsLaw #MillsAndReeve #LawInSport #DiarraCase #FootballTransfers

Event Announcement: “Public Figures, Private Lives” ?? Date: October 16th ?? Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm ?? Location: Mills & Reeve’s London Office Mills & Reeve, in partnership with Trusted Advisor, is excited to host an exclusive evening event titled “Public Figures, Private Lives.” Join us for an insightful panel discussion on safeguarding the private lives of public figures. Our distinguished panellists include: ·???????Carol Couse, Head of Sports Media and Entertainment, Mills & Reeve ·???????Joanna Grandfield, Head of Family Law (London), Mills & Reeve ·???????Dr. Laura Toogood, CEO of Fieldmaster Group ·???????Jasper de Q Adams OBE, Team Fusion This is a unique opportunity to connect with leading professionals from the music, sports, and entertainment industries. Don’t miss out on this chance to gain valuable insights and network with the best and brightest in the field. Let us know if you are interested in attending. https://lnkd.in/eCDpBbHh