Multi-club ownership (MCO) has become a significant trend across global sport as investors seek to create value through shared resources, commercial synergies, talent pathways, and diversified portfolios. While football has been the most visible example of MCO, the article highlights how similar ownership models have gained traction in rugby union, cricket, and motorsport. In rugby … Continue Reading
Squire Patton Boggs and Women in Sports Law were delighted to co-host a breakfast panel event in London on 9 May 2024, showcasing four esteemed women working in the sports industry. The panellists included Edwina Haddon (Senior Counsel, Chelsea Football Club), Janice Shardlow (Director of Governance, Commonwealth Games Federation), Julia Lowis (Senior Legal Counsel, International … Continue Reading
So often associated with the rich and famous, with races staged in glamorous locations across the globe, the Formula One (“F1”) race calendar has long since attracted the super wealthy to its showcase events. Nowadays, countries looking to establish themselves on the world scene are bidding for spots on the race circuit as a way to … Continue Reading
OK, you may be more used to political correctness being inserted into this phrase but I would argue Health and Safety is a (relatively!) close second. I am sure you will all have heard grumblings from time to time about safety regulations making everything take longer or be more difficult than it used to. Recently, … Continue Reading
