What’s next for the Independent Regulator for Football?

What is the future of the Independent Regulator for Football in England? Ahead of the consultation next week with professional football clubs and the Independent Regulator for Football on 8 October 2025 our speakers discuss: Engagement with the Regulator Enforcement and challenge Changes to the owners test Backstop process for broadcast revenue Speakers Trevor Watkins, Partner, Head of Sports, Pinsent Masons Trevor delivers industry insight gained from over 20 years working within it, not only as an advisor, but as a former director and Chairman of a professional football team and from multiple diverse and high profile roles David Thorneloe, Legal Director, Pinsent Masons David specialises in public law, legislation and government, drawing on his unparalleled experience working at senior levels in the UK Government, to advise clients in the public and private sectors Raphael Hogarth, Barrister, 11KBW Raphael is an expert in regulatory law. He has extensive experience of advising regulators on how to exercise their powers, and acting for regulated entities engaging with and challenging regulators. He has recently written a detailed analysis of the role of central government in the football governance scheme for LawInSport. He is ranked in public law, public procurement and data protection in the directories, where he is described as “an exceptional barrister” who “finds arguments that others miss”, “fiercely intelligent”, “very commercial”, and “an absolute pleasure to work with”. Follow us on Twitter @LawInSport http://www.lawinsport.com