Expert evidence in sport: who qualifies, when it’s needed, and the limits of reliance

Louis Weston’s article ‘Expert evidence in sport’, co-authored with Danielle Sharkey of Wiggin, has been published by LawInSport.

Sports disciplinary disputes arising from selection, safeguarding, anti-doping, and integrity cases raise complex and often difficult evidential issues. As experts in the area, with a wealth of experience, Louis and Danielle seek to answer the questions:

• Are experts needed?
• Who is the expert?
• What limits are there on relying upon expert evidence?

The article also ends with a summary of practical points to takeaway and consider in future practice.
To access the article via LawInSport, click here.

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Louis Weston is a highly regarded Commercial and Sports Law litigator. He has a wealth of experience across commercial litigation with an emphasis on matters arising from sport, civil fraud, professional negligence, gambling and failed business ventures. In Sports Law he has acted for many years in Sports Regulation, Governance, Disciplinary Cases, Safeguarding and Anti-Doping and is ranked as a leading junior in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.

External Publications 28 Sep, 2026