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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…

(CPR changes and the latest trends) Mediation has been in the news this week following the coming into force of changes to the Civil Procedure Rules on 1 October.  These changes are a direct consequence of the decision of the Court of Appeal in the Churchill case. The new rules encourage the parties to use…

I was pleased to be able to work with Sridar Paramalingam of Nordwand Law and Javier Barrera (instructed by Sport Resolutions as part of their Pro Bono Panel) to help Tomás Rodríguez Hernández with his case involving the International Testing Agency.