Chris Farnell Lawyer

 What Is Sports Law?Welcome to Chris Farnell law blog, ever thought of getting into sport law, here a breakdown of how to get into the work of sports law. Sports Law consists of the below elements:  Contract Law relating to a sportsperson’s sponsorsEmployment law relating to one’s club or federation contractsEuropean Union Law relating to the impact of freedom of movement on transfersCriminal Law concerning...

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 Key legal issues in Football - player transfersWelcome to the Chris Farnell lawyer blog. Here we will discuss some of the key legal issues that have to be taken into account when players transfer between clubs. The football transfer market is, by its very nature, rife with speculation, and often the general public is left in the dark about the finer legal considerations...

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 Sports Injury ClaimsWelcome to the Chris Farnell blog. Most sports injury claims consist of a traumatic injury, as opposed to an overuse-type injury. This is due to the fact that you cannot expect to hold another person liable for injuries that happen due to overexertion over time. However, if a sport’s participant causes injury to another participant, it may form the basis of...

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 EsportsWelcome to the Chris Farnell blog. The UK Gambling Commission has stated that video games can be construed as gambling where prizes are available, that these prizes are the equivalent of money or money’s worth, and the game mechanics are such that winning a prize involves a greater degree of chance than skill. However, on the basis that esports, rather than video games,...

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Sports & Media LawWelcome to the Chris Farnell blog. As a sports and media lawyer, you will be providing advice on business agreements, contracts of performance, financial transactions, litigation and employee management and benefits. Lawyers will handle cases on defamation, libel, slander, encroachment on privacy, unsubstantiated allegations or declarations against individuals.Entertainment law covers radio, music, television, films, art, theatre, books, websites and magazines....

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EsportsWelcome to the Chris Farnell blog. The esports gaming industry is expected to continue to grow over the next few years and consequently, as seen with the sports industry and gambling, so is the demand for esports betting services. This enthusiasm for esports betting services is occurring. Just as with traditional sports, fans follow teams, watch matches and even attend cup finals, cheering...

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Third Party OwnershipWelcome to the Chris Farnell Lawyer blog. The issue of Third Party Ownership in football remains a live one, despite FIFA’s outright prohibition in 2015. Any analysis of the current landscape needs to start with an understanding of what is meant by Third Party Ownership, or TPO for short. It reflects the practice, previously widespread in large parts of world football, whereby...

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Sports lawWelcome to the Chris Farnell Lawyer blog. While there may not have been as much action on the pitch in 2020, this year has been an eventful one. Esports it’s no longer just a game. The professionalisation of esports continues to accelerate at a blistering pace. In 2020, European giants Fnatic secured a $10m investment before going on to successfully close a £2m...

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Commercial ContractsWelcome to the Chris Farnell blog. With the potential financial rewards available in professional sport, and the importance of protecting rights and the revenue generated, it’s not surprising that individuals involved in sport often look to solicitors to protect their interests.The employment of sports professionals is legally no different to other employment situations. A good contract should always prevent disputes and encourage...

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 Sports and IPWelcome to the Chris Farnell blog. Sports is an Intellectual Property rich industry. Recent trends have shown that elite sportspersons are afforded increasing protection of their image rights. Examples include images of sportspersons in advertising, television and computer gaming. If your image has been used by another person or company in order for them to make financial gain, you are entitled...

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