Latest by Joshua Charalambous

Sporting compromise – tips for settling sports disputes

Published on 24 October 2019. By Jeremy Drew, Partner and Joshua Charalambous, Associate

Some practical tips for sports clubs when settling disputes – with a focus on those issues that regularly arise in a sporting context.

Look what you made me do – avoid inducing a breach of a sporting contract

Published on 12 September 2019. By Joshua Charalambous, Associate and Samuel Coppard, Associate

Reforms to the FA's Regulations on Working with Intermediaries

Published on 01 July 2019. By Joshua Charalambous, Associate and Charlie Gould, Trainee Solicitor

RPC summarise the key changes to the FA's Regulations on Working with Intermediaries (the "Regulations"), and offer practical tips to agencies, clubs and players to manage their impact.

New trade secrets law to drive breach of confidence claims

Published on 11 June 2018. By David Cran, Partner and Joshua Charalambous, Associate

This article explores what changes might need to be made to the existing protections given to trade secrets and in particular, the impact this might have in the insurance market.

Swansea City player Bony keeps former agents in play

Published on 14 September 2017. By Joshua Charalambous, Associate

In a dispute with his agents over secret commissions, Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony has succeeded in opposing a stay in English Court proceedings, which would have been implemented had the Court found he had agreed to arbitrate. The decision is an important reminder that national courts will have jurisdiction to hear a claim if the parties have not agreed (expressly or impliedly) to resolve the dispute using arbitration.

Edgar Davids wins League of Legends image rights claim

Published on 23 August 2017. By Joshua Charalambous, Associate

Dutch football icon Edgar Davids has succeeded in suing Riot Games – makers of the world's biggest video game and eSports phenomenon, League of Legends.

Barton succeeds in reducing betting ban

Published on 04 August 2017. By Joshua Charalambous, Associate

Joey Barton has succeeded in reducing the ban imposed on him by the FA Commission following breaches of FA Rules concerning betting – but he's still banned until 1 June 2018

Indian sports broadcast network 'bowled out' for breach of a media rights agreement

Published on 18 July 2017. By Joshua Charalambous, Associate

This article considers New Zealand Cricket (Incorporation) v Neo Sports Broadcast PVT Ltd in which the High Court exercised its discretion and lifted a stay to allow the claimant, New Zealand Cricket, to successfully obtain summary judgment on a breach of contract claim with elements of bad faith counter-arguments.

Bournemouth bets on shirt sponsorship deal with M88

Published on 05 July 2017. By Joshua Charalambous, Associate

AFC Bournemouth announces a two year deal with online gambling company M88, which includes shirt sponsorship and pitch-side branding.

Barton bets big and loses: sanctions, mitigation and next steps

Published on 15 May 2017. By Joshua Charalambous, Associate and Dani Barnes, Associate

What is the appropriate sanction for breaching the prohibition on betting on football matches, and what effect will mitigating factors have on the sanction?

Going for Gold: A New Code for Sports Governance

Published on 30 January 2017. By Joshua Charalambous, Associate

Any sports body or organisation that wishes to rely on public funding must now comply with a new Code for Sports Governance, and it requires preparation now.

Chelsea swap Adidas for £900m Nike deal

Published on 28 October 2016. By Joshua Charalambous, Associate

Chelsea FC and Nike have agreed the largest kit sponsorship/ supply agreement in the English Premier League worth £900m (£60m per year for 15 years). The announcement comes nearly 6 months after the Chelsea and Adidas kit sponsorship/supply agreement was terminated part way through a 10 year term.

Fair dealing defence in copyright infringement – a key summary

Published on 27 October 2016. By Joshua Charalambous, Associate

A recent key decision on fair dealing defence impacts reporting current events in copyright infringement claims.

Sponsors drop lying Lochte - the fallout from Rio 2016

Published on 24 August 2016. By Jeremy Drew, Partner and Joshua Charalambous, Associate

Importance of anti-embarrassment clauses highlighted by US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte being dropped by sponsors, including Speedo and Ralph Lauren.

China’s richest man strikes deal to host new global football tournament

Published on 21 July 2016. By Joshua Charalambous, Associate

Earlier this month, it was reported that the Dalian Wanda Group planned to create a European club tournament to rival the UEFA Champions League.

Penalty saved by CAS with a little help from English Courts

Published on 06 June 2016. By Joshua Charalambous, Associate

World eSports Association formed

Published on 26 May 2016. By Joshua Charalambous, Associate

A new governing association was formed this month by the Electronic Sports League (“ESL”) and a number of eSports teams.

Will staying in Europe mean greater access to Netflix?

Published on 14 April 2016. By Joshua Charalambous, Associate

Given the recent press attention given to David Cameron’s tax affairs it is doubtful that much could chill his concerns at the moment – even watching Netflix.

Employees on Social Media - Managing the Risk

Published on 02 December 2015. By Joshua Charalambous, Associate

Employees who actively use social media can be a fantastic 24/7 dynamic marketing tool for companies.