Stephen specialises in various areas of public law and human rights. Stephen has a particular focus on judicial review, inquests, immigration and asylum law, actions against the police and prison law. As sole and junior counsel, he has acted in the High Court, Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum); Employment Appeal Tribunal, and Court of Appeal.

Stephen begins by outlining the context in which intermediaries (football agents) are regulated in the UK, highlighting different jurisdictions at play. He then goes on to explain the processes behind becoming a football agent and acting as a football agent. He also highlights the rights and obligations of clients, as well as issues and areas to watch out for when managing these cases.

Key Words/Topics:

The role of intermediaries

Football agents

Common law

FIFA Football Agent Regulations

FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players

FIFA Statutes

FIFA Procedural Rules Governing the Football Tribunal

FIFA Guardians Safeguarding Essentials- Course 1

FIFA Guardians Child safeguarding toolkit for Member Associations

FIFA Disciplinary Code

FIFA Code of Ethics

FIFA Clearing House Regulations

Becoming a football agent

Representation agreement

Releasing entity and individual

Engaging entity

Service fees

Training compensation

Solidarity mechanism

FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (March 2023)

CPD Training