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Effective regulatory and disciplinary proceedings are essential to maintaining integrity, accountability and confidence; whether in sport, professional practice or wider organisational governance. With extensive experience chairing and sitting on disciplinary...

Unreasonable Conduct and the Cost Consequences: What You Need to Know In civil litigation, the general rule is simple: the losing party usually pays the winning party’s legal costs. But...

Obligations, Consequences, and the Case of Onel Hernández In the modern footballing era, where player influence extends far beyond the pitch, social media has become both a tool of personal...

We are delighted to announce a strategic alliance between Hansells Solicitors, a leading multi-disciplinary law firm in England, and Geaney Solicitors, a prominent Irish sports law practice. This alliance enhances...

The State of Decency in Competitive Sports In the world of sport, emotions run high, and competitive spirits often overshadow the fundamental principles of respect and decency. Recent events in...

Following an application and interview process, England Golf has appointed Mark Scott as a Chair of its Disciplinary and Appeals Panel. A passionate golfer himself, Mark is a respected and...

Office Euros Sweepstake Guide: Fun with a Side of Caution (and No Legal Trouble!) I am in the process of organising our office sweepstakes for this year’s UEFA Men’s European...

Hansells Solicitors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Scott as the Independent Judicial Panel Chair for British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). Mark will serve a three-year term,...

At Hansells, we are pleased to announce that Mark Scott has been appointed as a Specialist Member to the National Panel of Sport Resolutions, a prominent UK-based independent dispute resolution...

In a move set to revolutionise football’s disciplinary system, the introduction of blue cards for 10-minute sin-bins is poised to undergo trials at the highest level of the sport. The...

Step into the world of football and explore the vital realm of “Football Club Spectator Control.” Learn from Norwich City FC’s recent £10,000 fine as we dissect the responsibilities, challenges,...

Sport has recently made headlines for the wrong reasons, with examples of participant misconduct becoming increasingly prevalent. Manchester City is charged with a breach of FA Rule E20.1 (failing to...

Facing a disciplinary hearing for bringing the game into disrepute can be a challenging situation. Based on my experience from Chairing and sitting on Disciplinary Panels to representing participants who...

The DP World Tour has made a statement summarising the findings made that: Keith Pelley, the DP World Tour’s Chief Executive, “acted entirely reasonably in refusing releases.” The relevant regulations...

First, there was Brexit. Then Covid. Then there was (and is) the war in Ukraine. Life has had its fair share of challenges over the last three years and so...

This week has seen football making both the front and back pages of newspapers with the “big six” Premier League football clubs announcing their intention to join a breakaway European...

Negligence and the Standard of Care in Sport. The recent decision by Manchester County Court in awarding damages to a footballer for injuries sustained during a non-league match has once...