Taylor Wessing joins the Rugby World Cup squad

Jérôme Henry, a partner in the Dispute Resolution Department of Taylor Wessing in Paris, and a member of the firm's sports law team, has been appointed Chairman of the disputes Committee by the International Rugby Board (IRB).

This appointment confirms Taylor Wessing's distinguished position in the field of sports law. Jérôme has been appointed as Chairman with responsability for arbitrating any potential breach of rules during the Rugby World Cup, with the exception of the rules applicable to the game on the actual pitch.

Taylor Wessing will therefore be flanking the scrum in Paris from 7 to 21 October !

* International Rugby Board

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