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Sport Meets Antitrust: Shaping the field of play – the CJEU weighs in on sports and antitrust

Just before Christmas, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered three eagerly awaited rulings that greatly affect the relationship between antitrust law and the autonomy...

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Sport Meets Antitrust: The CJEU’s final whistle on sports and antitrust?

The last time the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) extensively dealt with the intersection between sports and EU competition law was more than seventeen years ago. In the...

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From Meca-Medina to ‘eMedina’? – An overview of EU competition law (and its applicability) in esports SpoPrax

Esports has recently evolved from what many would call a hobby to an impressive business that attracts a lot of attention.

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From predictable paths to uncharted waters: Navigating modern merger rules

From a regulatory perspective, mergers and acquisitions is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by an increased intricacy and unpredictability. Companies engaged in transactions...

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Getting the Deal Through – Luxury and Fashion 2022

Hogan Lovells and Lexology have partnered to publish the third edition of Getting the Deal Through--Luxury & Fashion, which is now available online. The reference guide...

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Sport Meets Antitrust: Should monopolistic structures in European sports be questioned?

In July, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") heard not one, but two cases at the intersection between sports and competition law. Both cases seem to have the...

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Sport Meets Antitrust: A spectacle for spectators?

The events surrounding the Super League in European football have caused a lot of controversy. Many top clubs have had to take a stand. Fans protested. Even state leaders have had their...

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The Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf grants athlete access to Paralympic Games based on German competition law (International Paralympic Committee) Concurrences

In its decision of 20 January 2022, the Higher Regional Court of Dusseldorf (the "Court") dealt with a case of a professional female snowboarder who sought admission to the 2022 Paralympic...

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Sport Meets Antitrust: Does the European Sport Model preclude Super League ambitions?

The “European Super League” is a project that was announced in April this year and then fell apart within a few days. The idea behind it, however, can change European club...

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