News: Sports

Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Service

Three Raymond Buildings have been successful in their application to join the Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Service Panel....

11th July 2024

Genevieve Woods speaks at Sports Law Conference

On 27 June 2024, Genevieve Woods joined an expert panel of barristers, speaking about recent cases and reviews in the field...

4th July 2024

Horseracing trainer and senior staff member fined after a plea agreement at British Horseracing Authority disciplinary proceedings

On 17th April 2023, a well known trainer and senior staff member at his yard were found to have committed bullying and safety...

18th April 2023

Steven N’Zonzi acquitted

Professional footballer Steven N'Zonzi, who plays for Sevilla in La Liga was acquitted of an allegation of common assault at...

22nd December 2015

Football Agent Private Prosecution Collapses

On 21 September 2015 not guilty verdicts were recorded in respect of all charges brought by Mr Anthony McGill in his...

22nd September 2015

Football Banning Order application against Chelsea supporters

The Metropolitan Police has applied for Football Banning Orders in respect of five Chelsea supporters following the Chelsea v...

26th March 2015

Football agent brings private prosecution

Bolton Wanderers Chairman, Phil Gartside, agency Sport, Entertainment and Media Group amongst others appear at Newcastle...

27th February 2015

Leeds United footballer cleared of misconduct by the FA

Leeds United footballer Giuseppi Bellusci was cleared of misconduct by an independent regulatory commission. Bellusci was...

9th February 2015

Rachel Kapila to speak on Transgender Athletes – 1st November 2013

Rachel Kapila is speaking at the 2013 "Contemporary Issues in Sports Law and Practice" conference at De Montfort Law School...

9th October 2013

iSoft’s former directors trial collapses

A long-running prosecution against the owner of Barnsley Football Club and an IT firm has collapsed. Patrick Cryne, 62, and...

24th July 2013