27 Sep 2011

Conference: Sport and Gambling 2011

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Recent betting and match-fixing scandals have lead to a re-evaluation of the commercial and financial links between sports and gambling, threatening the sustainability of this mutually beneficial relationship.

Sport & Gambling 2011 will provide both gambling operators and sports organisations with an in-depth understanding of the fast-paced, complex legal and regulatory structure that underpins their relationship. 

Sports rights, betting rights, advertising and combating corruption are just some of the key issues that will be addressed by the team of speakers, which includes:

  • Sir Ronnie Flanagan - Chairman, ICC Anti-Corruption & Security Unit
  • Nick Tofiluk - Director of Regulation, Gambling Commission
  • Huw Roberts - Legal Counsel, IAAF
  • Rick Parry - Former Chairman, Sports Betting Integrity Panel
  • Cécile Thomas-Trophime - Head of Sports Department, ARJEL
  • Simon Taylor- General Secretary, Professional Players Federations
  • Andy Cunningham - Head of Integrity, Betfair
  • Paul Scotney - Director of Integrity Services and Licensing, British Horseracing Authority
  • Will Lambe - Head of External Affairs, British Horseracing Authority
  • Barry Johnston - International PR Manager - Sport+Markt
  • Andrew Danson - Representative, European Sponsorship Association
  • John Cloke - Associate, DLA Piper
  • Stephen Ketteley - Partner, DLA Piper
  • Andy Brown - Editor, World Sports Law Report

This event will analyse new opportunities and challenges in an increasingly global and intricate legal landscape, and provide opinion and advice on the implications of recent developments, allowing organisations to comply in today's fast-paced environment.

The event will take place at The Law Society in Central London Thursday the 29 September. To attend the event please visit the registration pager here

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