Risk Advisory & Regulatory

Sports Regulation & Risk

Expert sports regulation & risk legal advice and support. 

Specialist sports regulation lawyers

Safety and sustainability in the face of unprecedented challenge. Sports organisations at all levels across the UK are facing unprecedented challenges. With the gradual return of spectators to stadiums , clubs have a lot to think about: ensuring everyone is safe and making sure the club is operated in a profitable and sustainable way.  No easy task when faced with adapting regulations and guidance.

For clubs, it’s never been more important to have trusted advisors on board to help navigate the path to a sustainable ‘new normal.’

Why choose Foot Anstey?

As part of their risk and compliance framework, businesses in the sports sector must consider several factors including but not limited to protecting your brand, the effectiveness of your employment and commercial contracts as well as  licensing matters.

We can assist you in your work with your local Safety Advisory Group (“SAG”)  (preparing and planning for / representation at SAG meetings nationwide)/  We provide no nonsense licensing advice (Obtaining Premises Licences and Safety Certificates for example)  and guide you through the rules and regulations that provide for the safe operation of sports grounds. We conduct policy audits & reviews for you based on our collective experience.

At Foot Anstey, our dedicated experts offer integrated and actionable advice and bring five core benefits to our clients:

  • Experts in your field: We have unrivalled experience of guiding household name clients through safety investigations and court hearings, helping you to navigate the minefield when dealing with the Police, Local Authorities and other agencies.
  • Driving operational consistency: We have unrivalled experience of guiding household name clients through safety investigations and court hearings, helping you to navigate the minefield when dealing with the Police, Local Authorities and other agencies.
  • Seeing the issues through multiple lenses: We advise on all aspects of developing and running a stadium and Club. We use our industry experience to provide a complete view; bringing sports stakeholders together including owners, players and club management.
  • Commitment to sport in practice: We have a long standing commitment to the sports sector: our membership of the Football Safety Officers Association for example may re-assure you that, like you, we mean business.  Our close working relationship with the EFL nominated and other leading football clubs Clubs when it comes to the safe operation of Sports Grounds means that we recognise what matters to you and what you need from your lawyers.
  • Transcending borders: Many of our clients are domiciled and do business all over the world. This means we are able to help you equally with regional, national and international matters with dedicated experts across key areas and across the world.

Our people

At Foot Anstey, our multi-disciplinary team has the expertise to understand what matters to you and to your club and to power your strategy as you move forward.

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What do our clients say?

“Foot Anstey’s sports practice is defined by its straightforward approach, simplicity, customer-centric values, reliability, and insightful guidance. These core principles contribute to the team’s distinction as a formidable legal entity.”

Legal 500 2025

“Very high and personal commitment; knowledgeable, fast, and professional yet warm and personal service.”

Legal 500 2025

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