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Cross-Border Law in Action: Sport, Sanctions and Beyond

11 Jun 2026

11 June 2026


Universitaire Stichting, Brussels


2pm to 5pm, followed by a drinks reception (registration from 1.45pm)



Welcome Address


• Frank Judo, Stafhouder van Balie Brussel


• Evanna Fruithof, Consultant Director, Bar Council of England and Wales (Brussels office)



Sanctions


• Gordon Nardell KC, Twenty Essex, London / Alphalex-Avocats, Brussels


• Dorothée Vermeiren, Clifford Chance LLP, Brussels



Sports Law


• Paul McGarry SC, Law Library


• Benoit Keane, Benoit Keane Legal, Brussels


• Antoine De Spiegeleir, European University Institute in Florence


• Professor Catherine Barnard, University of Cambridge


• James Ogilvie, UEFA Head of European Affairs



Opportunities for Young Practitioners / Cross-Border Practicalities


• Professor Daniel Sarmiento, Eunity Legal, EULawLive, Universidad Complutense (Madrid)


• Adrian Berry KC, Garden Court Chambers, London


• Dr Alexandra von Westernhagen, Keystone Law, Brussels


• Nicolas Vermeulen, Linklaters LLP Brussels & Vice Chairman, Vlaams Pleitgenootschap


• Pierce O’Meara, Gide Loyrette Nouel


• Síofra Collins, CJEU



Closing Address


• Abigail Holt, Garden Court Chambers, Leader of the European Circuit



More information and registration here: https://www.europeancircuit.com/event/cross-border-law-in-action/


Registration is also now open for the European Circuit Annual Conference in Málaga in September: https://www.europeancircuit.com/event/annual-conference-2026/

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