Mon, November 02, 2026
Sport Resolutions is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its 2027–2030 Panel, with applications welcomed from suitably qualified professionals from around the world.
The Sport Resolutions Panel brings together independent arbitrators, mediators and specialist experts who provide the legal and professional expertise required for sports disputes, hearings, reviews and investigations.
The new Panel term will run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030. Applications are now open and will close on Sunday 31 January 2027 at 23:59 GMT.
Applications are invited from professionals with the skills and experience required to join the Panel as either Legal Members or Specialist Members.
Legal Members are legally qualified professionals who meet the relevant criteria, including the required level of experience to chair or lead hearings, reviews and investigations.
Specialist Members bring relevant professional expertise to proceedings and sit as wing members of panels and tribunals. Specialist Members can come from a range of professional backgrounds and may also be legally qualified.
Applicants must meet the published selection criteria for the relevant Panel and membership category. Applications will also be considered against Sport Resolutions’ current and future needs, including the range of skills, experience and geographical representation required across the Panel.
Sport Resolutions welcomes applications from individuals of all nationalities. Applicants should apply to either the UK National Panel or International Panel, depending on where they are based.
UK-based applicants should apply to the UK National Panel, while lawyers and specialists based outside the UK should apply to the International Panel.
Members of the UK National Panel may also be appointed to international matters where their experience and expertise are appropriate.
Before starting an application, please read the relevant selection criteria carefully to ensure you meet the requirements for the Panel and membership category for which you are applying.
Applications should be submitted through the online application form, together with the required supporting information, including a sport-specific CV.
Applications close at 23:59 GMT on Sunday 31 January 2027.
To apply, please visit the "Join Our Panels" page. This page also includes detailed information about eligibility requirements, selection criteria, the Panel Code of Conduct, key dates, the application process, and frequently asked questions.
To learn more about the Sport Resolutions Panel, including its structure, Legal and Specialist membership, the areas of expertise we seek, and the organisations we work with, please visit the "Our Panels" page.
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