Following the inaugural season of W Series reaching its finale at Brands Hatch, we take a look at some of the key elements required to create a successful new sports competition.

Over the past couple of years we have seen a number of sports rights holders feature in all-access, behind-the-scenes documentary series. Manchester City, the All Blacks, Sunderland AFC and Formula 1 are just a few of the names which immediately spring to mind, with Borussia Dortmund, Leeds United and Chelsea Women recently announcing that they will be next to jump on the bandwagon.

If you mislead your followers, you may be breaking consumer protection law, and could face enforcement action from the CMA, local authority Trading Standards services… You might also break industry rules on advertising.”

Ashley Cukier and Jonny Madill discuss the legal and regulatory issues surrounding their unprecedented growth.

Highlights from the Sheridans Sports Industry Masterclass at the British Library on 27 March 2019

This article highlights some key considerations for athletes (and their representatives) seeking to maintain and protect their reputation in the digital age.

On Saturday 25 August 2018, 20,000 fans packed into Manchester Arena to watch one of the most talked about UK boxing events in recent history.

As the new Premier League season explodes into life in the midst of the competition’s 25th anniversary, it’s worth noting that no fewer than 9 of this season’s 20 top flight clubs have front-of-shirt sponsorship deals with brands in the gambling industry.

Several legal experts and esports executives gathered at the  University of Westminster to take part in a panel discussing law and esports.