Sports Law

A Concise Introduction

Jack Anderson, Professor of Sports Law, Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne, Australia

In this essential primer on the key themes in sports law, Jack Anderson explains how law has become important to all aspects of sport, including participation, administration and the resolution of disputes. Crossing legal jurisdictions and sporting codes, it covers issues ranging from ambush marketing to broadcasting, corruption and doping.

‘Throughout this book, Jack Anderson demonstrates his command of the field and superbly articulates the plurality of sports law in shaping and defining legal rights, relationships and interests. He explains the inextricable link between sport and wider contexts, including the commodification of professional sport, and meticulously examines the law’s evolution and expansion into the nuances of this unique regulatory domain.’
– Annette Greenhow, Bond University, Australia

‘I highly recommend Sports Law: A Concise Introduction as an introductory textbook for anyone interested in the legal aspects of sports. With a focus on real-world examples and drawing on sources from different jurisdictions, this book provides a clear, accessible and engaging resource for anyone looking to gain a foundational understanding of this important field.’
– Johan Lindholm, Umeå University, Sweden