IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023

29 Oct - 3 Nov 2023

Room 343, Level 3

Session information

The advent of multiclub investment and new models for leagues and superleagues in sport - revolution or evolution?

Thursday 2 November (1615 - 1730)

Room 343, Level 3

Committee(s)

Leisure Industries Section (Lead)

Description

Multi-club ownership (MCO) has grown significantly in soccer (and other sports) over the past five years and the trend isn’t slowing down. In general sports investment has been increasing, and across the board that has driven investor interest. This has a knock-on effect on player transfers, commercial opportunities, the development of new leagues, and the overall competitive balance and fair play of sport across the globe. This session will look at the effects of in sport, in particular MCO and new competitions, and, will consider the opportunities and challenges which arise including from the perspective of the regulators.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Diane Mullenex Pinsent Masons, London, England; Member, Communications Law Committee Advisory Board

Speakers

Ségolène Dufétel Mayer Brown, Paris, France
David Sharpe KC The Bar of Northern Ireland, Belfast, Northern Ireland; Vice Chair, Sports Law Subcommittee
Sarah France Solémalé FIFA, Zürich, Switzerland