The DB Funding Code has been brought into force with effect from November 12, 2024. The Code brings together guidance on the pre-existing valuation and funding regime with guidance on the new longer-term funding and investment strategy regime.



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The UK Football Governance Bill: Impact on ownership

The UK Football Governance Bill (the Bill), reintroduced by the current Labour government in 2024, marks a significant shift in the regulation of English football.

United Kingdom | July 10, 2025

Financial services and regulation

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Impact of PSR and other financial rules on ownership

Our report last year included a summary of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) and discussed both how owners have reacted to the rules and our predictions for the likely impact on future ownership of Premier League clubs.

Global | July 10, 2025

Sports law

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English football’s next chapter: Disruption on the horizon?

In our report last year, we discussed the growth of women’s football and, in particular, the Women’s Professional Leagues Limited’s (WPLL) takeover of the Women’s Super League (WSL) and Women’s Championship (WC) in August 2024.

United Kingdom | July 10, 2025

Sports law
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