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Lombardi Associates’ Paolo Lombardi and Ian Laing were pleased to advise Hibernian FC on the signing of Josh Vela. Vela spent seventeen years at Bolton Wanderers, after joining the club as a seven year old and we hope his time in Edinburgh with Hibs is a long and successful one.
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It has been 10 years since Paolo left FIFA. This interview covers his views on some important developments in that period and comments on memorable cases.
The January transfer window is open and while many fans are hopeful of arrivals, Financial Fair Play is mentioned daily as a reason why a number of clubs must first look to sell. In October last year, our Director, Philippa Lombardi, analysed the impact of Financial Fair Play on the transfer market in an article for Football Legal.
Last month, the current champions of English Premiership Rugby, Saracens, were sanctioned with an unprecedented points deduction of 35 points and a fine of £5.3 million for breaching salary cap regulations.
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