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Sports Ticker 9 – Fury, NASCAR and Sky Sports pause

Published on 31 Mar 2020. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Samuel Coppard, Senior Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of the RPC Sports Ticker - providing fortnightly bite-size updates from around the sports industry.

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Sports Ticker 8 – Sturridge ban, Cycling World League and Sun Yang's ban

Published on 12 Mar 2020. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Samuel Coppard, Senior Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of the RPC Sports Ticker - providing fortnightly bite-size updates from around the sports industry.

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Sports Ticker 7 – 'Premflix and Chill', McIlroy and Allianz

Published on 28 Feb 2020. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Samuel Coppard, Senior Associate

Welcome to the second edition of the RPC Sports Ticker - providing fortnightly bite-size updates from the sports industry.

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Sports Ticker 6 – Coronavirus, Nike Air Zoom Alphafly and the 'Mozart of Chess'

Published on 14 Feb 2020. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Samuel Coppard, Senior Associate

Welcome to the sixth edition of the RPC Sports Ticker - providing fortnightly bite-size updates from the sports industry.

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Sports Ticker 5 – Saracens, W Series and Speedrunning

Published on 29 Jan 2020. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Samuel Coppard, Senior Associate

Welcome to the fifth edition of the RPC Sports Ticker - providing fortnightly bite-size updates from the sports industry.

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Sports Ticker 4 – Epic Games, acquisition of Charlton and tackling mental health

Published on 16 Jan 2020. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Samuel Coppard, Senior Associate

Welcome to the fourth edition of the RPC Sports Ticker - providing fortnightly bite-size updates from the sports industry.

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Sports Ticker 3 – GAME's eSports arena, Amazon broadcasts and Russia's WADA suspension

Published on 18 Dec 2019. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Samuel Coppard, Senior Associate

Welcome to the third edition of the RPC Sports Ticker - providing fortnightly bite-size updates from the sports industry.

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Sports Ticker 2 – The Special One, Juventus FC and Lacrosse

Published on 04 Dec 2019. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Samuel Coppard, Senior Associate

Welcome to the second edition of the RPC Sports Ticker - providing fortnightly bite-size updates from the sports industry.

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Sports Ticker 1 – Saracens, DeepMind AI, Under Armour

Published on 19 Nov 2019. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Samuel Coppard, Senior Associate

We are delighted to welcome you to the first RPC Sports Ticker - providing fortnightly bite-size updates from around the sports industry.

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FAPL v Wells: High Court orders Norwich Pharmacal Relief Against Publicans Screening Premier League Matches Without Permission

Published on 29 Sep 2016.

In this article for Entertainment Law Review first published in June 2016, Andrew Crystal and Joshua Charalambous discuss Snowden J's decision in the Football Association Premier League Limited -v- Richard Alan Wells (& Ors) [2015] EWHC 3910 (Ch).

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Copyright test match

Published on 22 Sep 2016.

Copyright test match—High Court provides guidance on substantiality and fair dealing in relation to sports clips

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FIFA’s Member Associations approve package of reforms

Published on 16 May 2016.

“FIFA is currently going through the worst crisis of its history. The current crisis should also be considered as a unique opportunity for FIFA to renew itself.”

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Top tips for negotiating football kit sponsorship deals

Published on 27 Jan 2016.

(including considerations when working with betting companies)

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Wyscout Forum London 2013 - Image is everything

Published on 12 Jun 2015.

What are image rights?

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Virtual roundtable with Corporate Livewire: Sport Law 2015

Published on 12 Jun 2015.

In our Sports Law Roundtable we spoke with four experts from around the world to discuss recent regulatory changes and interesting developments across their field of work.

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Lawyers Covered - June 2024

Published on 28 Jun 2024. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and James Ainsworth, Senior Associate and Dan Bryan, Associate and Karl Shortman, Associate and Aimee Talbot, Knowledge Lawyer

It can be tough for busy lawyers to find enough time to service clients, make it safely through the regulation obstacle course, win new work and keep up-to-date with developments, but we've got you covered! Welcome to the March edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - May 2024

Published on 29 May 2024. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Helen Lindup, Associate and Georgia Durham, Associate and Lauren Paterson, Associate

It can be tough for busy lawyers to find enough time to service clients, make it safely through the regulation obstacle course, win new work and keep up-to-date with developments, but we've got you covered! Welcome to the May edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - April 2024

Published on 30 Apr 2024. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Helen Lindup, Associate and Georgia Durham, Associate and Lauren Paterson, Associate

It can be tough for busy lawyers to find enough time to service clients, make it safely through the regulation obstacle course, win new work and keep up-to-date with developments, but we've got you covered! Welcome to the March edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - March 2024

Published on 26 Mar 2024. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Helen Lindup, Associate and Georgia Durham, Associate and Lauren Paterson, Associate

It can be tough for busy lawyers to find enough time to service clients, make it safely through the regulation obstacle course, win new work and keep up-to-date with developments, but we've got you covered! Welcome to the March edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - February 2024

Published on 26 Feb 2024. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Helen Lindup, Associate and Georgia Durham, Associate

Lawyers continue to face a wide range of challenges, and we are here to help guide you through them. So, welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - January 2024

Published on 30 Jan 2024. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Krista Murray, Senior Associate and Scott Robins, Associate and Poppy Hay, Associate

We hope 2024 has started well for all of you. A new year but some things remain constant - lawyers continue to face a wide range of challenges, and we are here to help guide you through them. So, welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - December 2023

Published on 19 Dec 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Krista Murray, Senior Associate and Scott Robins, Associate and Poppy Hay, Associate

What could be more festive than our December edition of Lawyers Covered – so here it is, a gift from the Lawyers Liability and Regulatory Group at RPC, to all of you, our lovely readers! If you have any feedback or ideas for topics that you would like us to cover in the newsletter or in our seminars, please let us know. Happy holidays!

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Lawyers Covered - November 2023

Published on 29 Nov 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Simon Love, Senior Associate and Jo Makin, Senior Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - October 2023

Published on 31 Oct 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Simon Love, Senior Associate and Jo Makin, Senior Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - September 2023

Published on 28 Sep 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Cheryl Laird, Senior Associate (Scottish Qualified) and Elizabeth Singleton, Senior Associate (Australian Qualified) and Ruth Lancaster, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - July 2023

Published on 26 Jul 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Daniel Austin, Assistant General Counsel and Cheryl Laird, Senior Associate (Scottish Qualified) and Sharon Law, Senior Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - June 2023

Published on 28 Jun 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Richard Seymour, Associate and Cheryl Laird, Senior Associate (Scottish Qualified) and Cat Zakarias-Welch, Knowledge Lawyer and Sally Lord, Knowledge Lawyer

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - May 2023

Published on 30 May 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Richard Seymour, Associate and Cheryl Laird, Senior Associate (Scottish Qualified) and Cat Zakarias-Welch, Knowledge Lawyer and Sally Lord, Knowledge Lawyer

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - April 2023

Published on 02 May 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Richard Seymour, Associate and Cheryl Laird, Senior Associate (Scottish Qualified) and Cat Zakarias-Welch, Knowledge Lawyer and Sally Lord, Knowledge Lawyer

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - March 2023

Published on 27 Mar 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Richard Seymour, Associate and Cheryl Laird, Senior Associate (Scottish Qualified) and Cat Zakarias-Welch, Knowledge Lawyer and Sally Lord, Knowledge Lawyer

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - February 2023

Published on 01 Mar 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Helen Young, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - January 2023

Published on 31 Jan 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Helen Young, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - December 2022

Published on 21 Dec 2022. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Helen Young, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - November 2022

Published on 29 Nov 2022. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Tina Campbell, Senior Associate and Scott Robins, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - October 2022

Published on 31 Oct 2022. By Claire Revell, Partner and Carmel Green, Partner and Daniel Charity, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - September 2022

Published on 30 Sep 2022. By Claire Revell, Partner and Carmel Green, Partner and Daniel Charity, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers' Risks in Acting for Corporate Clients Without Authority

Published on 08 Sep 2022. By Nick Bird, Partner and Georgia Durham, Associate

The recent decision in Rushbrooke UK Ltd v 4 Designs Concept Ltd [2022] EWHC 1687 (Ch) has highlighted the dangers for lawyers in acting for corporate clients on the instructions of a director without authority of the company. Most of the authority in this area has focused on commencement of litigation but the principles apply too to transactional matters.

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Lawyers Covered - August 2022

Published on 30 Aug 2022. By Claire Revell, Partner and Carmel Green, Partner and Daniel Charity, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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The Professional Negligence Law Review, Edition 5

Published on 29 Jul 2022. By Nick Bird, Partner

The Professional Negligence Law Review provides an indispensable global overview of the law and practice of professional liability and regulation. It covers the fundamental principles of professional negligence law in each jurisdiction, including obligations, fora, dispute resolution mechanisms, remedies and time bars. The authors then review factors specific to the main professions and conclude with an outline of recent developments and issues to look out for in the year ahead.

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Lawyers Covered - July 2022

Published on 28 Jul 2022. By Claire Revell, Partner and Carmel Green, Partner and Aimee Talbot, Knowledge Lawyer

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Money Mirror Issue 2 - July 2022

Published on 08 Jul 2022.

Welcome to Money Mirror, RPC's new Payments & Consumer Credit publication. In our 2n edition, we take a look at the Payment Systems Regulator's first competition infringement decision, consumer credit financial promotions, the latest in Buy Now Pay Later, and access to cash.

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Lawyers Covered - June 2022

Published on 28 Jun 2022. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Tina Campbell, Senior Associate and Aimee Talbot, Knowledge Lawyer and Graham Reid, Partner and Alifya Bharmal, Associate and George Barratt, Senior Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - May 2022

Published on 26 May 2022. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of Professional and Financial Risks and Carmel Green, Partner and Tina Campbell, Senior Associate and Aimee Talbot, Knowledge Lawyer

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - April 2022

Published on 28 Apr 2022.

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Lawyers Covered - March 2022

Published on 31 Mar 2022.

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Money Mirror Issue 1 - March 2022

Published on 30 Mar 2022.

Welcome to Money Mirror, RPC's new Payments & Consumer Credit publication. In our 1st edition, we take a look at interesting developments in these markets - operational resilience, Buy Now Pay Later, crypto advertising and access to cash.

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Duties of Care to Third Parties in Tax Avoidance Schemes – Disappointment for Investors in McClean as Zacaroli, J Rejects Claims

Published on 16 Mar 2022. By Laura Stocks, Partner and Nick Bird, Partner

Mr Justice Zacaroli has now handed down his judgment in David McClean and others v Andrew Thornhill QC [2022] EWHC 457 (Ch) - a ~£40m claim by investors in a tax scheme against one of the leading tax barristers in the country. The judge dismissed the claim in its entirety holding, amongst other things that the barrister did not owe a duty of care to the investors.

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Duties of Care to Third Parties in Tax Avoidance Schemes – Disappointment for Investors in McClean as Zacaroli, J Rejects Claims

Published on 09 Mar 2022. By Nick Bird, Partner and Laura Stocks, Partner

Mr Justice Zacaroli has now handed down his judgment in David McClean and others v Andrew Thornhill QC [2022] EWHC 457 (Ch) - a ~£40m claim by investors in a tax scheme against one of the leading tax barristers in the country. The judge dismissed the claim in its entirety holding, amongst other things that the barrister did not owe a duty of care to the investors.

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Construction of the insuring clause in solicitors’ MTC compliant policy considered in law firm funder’s claim

Published on 17 Feb 2022. By Laura Stocks, Partner and Aimee Talbot, Knowledge Lawyer

On 3 February 2022 Mr Justice Butcher handed down judgment in Doorway Capital Ltd v American International Group Ltd1, granting reverse summary judgment in favour of the insurer defendant.

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Lawyers Covered - January 2022

Published on 31 Jan 2022.

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.