Tom Serby

Tom Serby is a Senior Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University, affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Law and the School of Economics, Finance and Law. A Solicitor Advocate (Higher Rights Civil) and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he specializes in Sports Law, Employment Law, and Law of Obligations. He collaborates with the Université de Bourgogne, delivering teaching on their Sports Law Masters program. Fluent in English and French, his research focuses on sports integrity, regulatory frameworks, and legal challenges in global sports governance.

Education & Qualifications:

• BA and MA Cantab (1986)
• Solicitor (1995)
• Solicitor Advocate (2001)
• Senior Fellow HEA (2012)

Research Interests: Tom’s work explores corruption in sports, financial regulations (e.g., UEFA’s Financial Fair Play), and the intersection of sports law with international and EU legal systems. He also investigates pedagogical innovations in legal education, emphasizing e-learning and simulation-based methods.

Recent Publications & Presentations: His articles address topics like match-fixing prevention, UEFA regulations, and educational technology. He has presented at major conferences, including the International Sports Law Conference (ARU, 2016) and SLSA events on EU competition law and match-fixing.

Awards & Roles: Recognized as a Senior Fellow HEA (2012), Tom advises the International Sports Law Journal and engages with media on sports law issues, including BBC interviews on FIFA scandals and match-fixing in football.

Advising & Grants: Supervises research in Sports Law, Law of Obligations, and Employment Law. No grants mentioned, but his editorial and media activities highlight his professional engagement.