As the global recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic continues, the sporting spotlight has returned to live international championships, tournaments and events. Close to home, Birmingham hosts the Commonwealth Games this month, the largest multi-sport and cultural event the city has ever staged. Further afield, the FIFA World Cup takes place in Qatar in November, the first Arab nation to host the tournament, with an expectation of attendance by 1.5 million fans over the course of the event. The WS Sports Law Conference will address the multitude of legal issues that stem from international sporting competition. With our partners at Lombardi Associates, we are delighted to bring keynote speaker, Patrick Stewart (General Counsel, Manchester United), to Edinburgh to begin the comprehensive programme of current questions for sports lawyers and their clients.
Speakers include:
Patrick Stewart (General Counsel, Manchester United)
Paolo Lombardi AWS (Chief Executive, Lombardi Associates) (Conference Chairman)
Gillian Treasurer (Head of Legal, Scottish Rugby Union)
Jamie Kerr WS (Partner, Burness Paull)
Sean Cottrell (Chief Executive, LawInSport)
Chris Anderson (Former Head of Football Governance Review, DCMS)
Neeraj Thomas (Partner, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang)
Sessions include:
In conversation with Patrick Stewart – reflections on his role as General Counsel at Manchester United
Analysing the Crouch Report – a landmark for change?
A day in the life of a lawyer at a governing body
UK Immigration law – navigating current issues for sports professionals and their employers
Panel session on regulatory change – challenges and opportunities across sports
Full programme to be announced soon. Make sure your organisation is represented by reserving a place now.
Delegate rates:
Writers to the Signet: £120 + VAT
Standard rate: £150 + VAT
Law student/trainee solicitor: £80 + VAT
All rates include lunch and refreshments at the Signet Library.
CPD/TCPD: 3 hours (Law Society of Scotland)
For further information, please contact Anna Bennett WS.
This event is kindly supported by:
