Coaches are important, not only in the development of athletes but also in the overall success of a team or a club. They have obligations to parents, leagues and associations as well as to their sport generally. In fulfilling these obligations coaches are bound by the law. They may also be bound by the policies …
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Gambling has been a growing issue within both professional and amateur sport. With the ever-expanding range of betting options for punters, the appeal to athletes and officials within sports is higher than ever. This article will discuss the risks associated with sporting integrity issues for sporting organisations, as well as strategies to mitigate the damage …
Listen to Paul Horvath, Principal of SportsLawyer as he chats with Tony Jones of 3AW on how political statements have changed a lot over the years in sport, particularly in relation to Usman Khawaja and Cricket Australia. Click here for the full story: Tony Jones calls out ‘lack of consistency’ from the ICC …
Paul Horvath on 3AW morning radio discussing political statements in sport Read More »
Congratulations to Paul Horvath, Principal of SportsLawyer in recognition as one of the world’s leading practitioners in the Who’s Who Legal – Australia and New Zealand 2023 (Sports Law). Who’s Who Legal canvas hundres of sources in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide to identify those lawyers who stand out in their area of expertise. Paul …
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The World Anti-Doping Agency is the international institution responsible for promoting, coordinating, and monitoring anti-doping in sport. The World Anti-Doping Code (WADA Code) is well-known as the anti-doping rules of sport around the globe. It is also widely known that the WADA Code prohibits athletes and/or their support staff from using and trafficking prohibited substances, …
Congratulations to Paul Horvath of our office for being named on the Who’s Who Legal’s list of the leading lawyers in Australia and New Zealand in Sports and Entertainment! Who’s Who Legal identifies and lists the leading lawyers in the world on multiple legal practice areas. Paul’s inclusion on the list is a demonstration of …
In February 2023, the Bangladesh Cricket Board revealed that one of the members of its women’s team at the Twenty20 World Cup had been approached to fix a contingency event within one of its matches. An example of a contingency in cricket is bowling “no bowls” at specific times during a match. Fortunately, the player …
Sporting Integrity: What Sports Organisations Need to Know about Match-Fixing Read More »
We are pleased to announce a three year partnership with the VAFA to provide essential legal resources to safeguard the interest of the VAFA and stakeholders. With more than twenty years experience in the sporting industry, together with our expertise in employment law, we are well suited to support the VAFA organisation in the ongoing …
Congratulations to Paul Horvath and the team at SportsLawyer as the exclusive winner of the 2022 Client Choice Sports & Entertainment award for Australia. Our clients acknowledge us as providing excellent customer care and adding value above and beyond other players in the market. The Client Choice award has been established by Lexology since 2005. …
Exclusive winner of the 2022 Client Choice Sports & Entertainment award for Australia Read More »
Paul Horvath and Jackie Chan have written an article for LawInSport about a 2022 Commonwealth Games selection dispute, where we successfully represented one of the related parties to the dispute. They provide their key takeaways from that matter – highlighting the harsh realities athletes face in selection disputes. Read it here: bit.ly/3gmCoXj
