UK’s Independent Football Regulator Receives Royal Assent and Passes Into Law, Sports Litigation Alert

In an article published by Sports Litigation Alert, partner Mark Geday and associate Abbey Brimson examine the creation of the Independent Football Regulator. The regulator will oversee men’s football in England’s top five divisions, and there are a number of new rules to grapple with for all players in the English football market.

This increase in regulation, part of the Football Governance Bill, marks a significant shift for English football. In addition to the independent regulator, the authors review new provisions to protect club finances and promote fan engagement.

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