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Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had the privilege of mediating two very different disputes. One resolved with a small but meaningful shift in position that opened the door to settlement. The other did not settle on the day, but ended with both sides better understanding their positions, and…

19 June 2025 – Manchester Muiris Lyons, founder of Muiris Lyons Legal Ltd, has been appointed to The Football Association’s Judicial Panel. He joins the Chairs Panel for General Appeals for a three-year term starting in the 2025–26 season. The Football Regulatory Authority confirmed the appointment on 10 June 2025….

Issue: Appeal Arbitration Type: Anti-Doping Tribunal: Christopher Quinlan KC, Moe Sbihi, Professor Dorian Haskard Decision date: 04/01/2025 Outcome: 4 years ineligibility Another tough lesson for athletes! The National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP) recently ruled on the case of boxer Emir Ahmatovic, who was charged with Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) after testing…

The Athlete, the Supplement, and the Sanction: Lessons from the Joshua Lynch Case My protein shake this morning contained frozen raspberries, greek yogurt, soya milk and and a very well-known brand of whey protein powder (it was delicious). It did not contain as far as I am aware any substances banned…

Introduction Mediation is often described as the ideal solution for sports disputes. It offers a faster, more cost-effective, and confidential alternative to litigation and arbitration. Yet, despite these benefits, it remains underutilised. As part of my Global Master in International Sports Law at ISDE, Madrid, I conducted a study examining the…

I was recently instructed as a consultant by Nordwand Law LLC in Bern to work with Swiss sports lawyer Sridar Paramalingham. Together we acted for professional triathlete and ironman competitor Tomás Rodríguez. Tomás was facing legal proceedings involving WADA and the ITA. We were appointed under the Sport Resolutions pro…