Sports law
Sports law
Advice on the decisions, contracts and disputes that affect sporting activity.
In sport, a disciplinary or contractual decision can affect participation, income and the continuation of a season. We assess the matter against the applicable contract, statutes and regulations. We identify the competent body, the route of appeal and the documents needed for advice or representation.
When we can help
- An athlete or your club has been affected by a disciplinary decision.
- You have a dispute concerning a contract, payment or sponsorship agreement.
- You need to assess an appeal or a sports arbitration procedure.
What an engagement may include
- Contracts and legal relationships involving athletes, clubs and federations
- Disciplinary proceedings and appeals within sporting bodies
- Advice on anti-doping matters
- Representation in sports arbitration before the competent forum
- Sponsorship and other sports agreements
Deadlines and procedural rules are particularly important in sport. Representation is accepted where there is no conflict of interest with the lawyer's responsibilities as an arbitrator.
What to prepare
The decision being challenged, the date of notification, the statutes or regulations, the contract and the documents from the proceedings.