Cases

Heart of Midlothian v Webster & Wigan Athletic FC

Comment

This case has been hailed as the "new Bosman" in reference to the 1995 decision by the European Court of Justice on the player Jean-Marc Bosman's claim for restraint of trade against his then Club who had refused to let him move on because the transfer fee offered was too low. The CAS decision has been welcomed by the Scottish Professional Football Player's Association and Fifpro, the world player's union who believe that the decision will enable players to enjoy greater freedom of employment and will rationalise the transfer market (which at the top end has seen Clubs claiming ever more exorbitant transfer fees for their players).

Areas of work

Sports Law

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