Insights & News

The Football Association v Marc Bola

Press

07 January 2022

John Shea and Christina Michalos QC of 5RB Chambers successfully represented Middlesbrough player Marc Bola in regulatory proceedings brought against the player for aggravated misconduct relating to a tweet posted several years ago when the player was only 14 years old.

JJ Shaw takes questions from City A.M - Legal Q&A: Why Rugby Australia can terminate Israel Folau's contract – and what he can do about it

Press

18 April 2019

In an article for City A.M, JJ Shaw explains the regulatory workings behind Rugby Australia's decision to terminate Israel Folau's contract over anti-gay social media posts, and how the player can contest the sanction.

John Shea writes for Sportcal: FFP: how far will Uefa go?

Press

18 April 2019

John Shea has written an article for Sportcal which discusses UEFA’s Financial Fair Play Regulations and the vast sums of money still being spent by Europe’s soccer clubs in the pursuit of sporting success.