Sports

Sports

Sector

Areas of focus:

Governance & Regulatory Compliance

Providing legal advisory services to clubs, players, agents, coaches, academies, leagues and federations in accordance with applicable local and international sports regulations (including FIFA, AFC and national governing body rules).Drafting and reviewing bylaws, governance frameworks, codes and internal policies.Providing legal support regarding compliance with licensing requirements for professional clubs and sports entities.

Our comprehensive range of services includes the following:

Sports Commercial & Sponsorship Agreements
• Drafting and reviewing sponsorship agreements, naming rights, broadcasting and media rights contracts, ticketing agreements and agency agreements. • Structuring commercial partnerships between clubs and private-sector companies. • Advising on advertising, marketing rights, and trademark licensing for sports events and teams.
layer Contracts & Employment Matters
• Drafting and reviewing player contracts, loan agreements, transfer agreements, and providing all related legal consultations. • Advising on intellectual property rights and commercial rights. • Licensed FIFA Football Agent services
Club Acquisition, Restructuring & Investment
• Conducting legal due diligence for club acquisitions. • Providing legal and regulatory advice on club acquisitions and foreign and domestic investment in the sports sector. • Supporting clubs in corporate restructuring, governance enhancement and compliance with FIFA regulations.
Intellectual Property & Sports Branding
• Registering club trademarks and logos. • Advising on player image rights.
Sports Technology & Digital Platforms
• Providing legal support to companies operating in sports technology, performance data platforms, and fan-engagement applications. • Drafting data usage policies, AI/Data compliance documentation, and cybersecurity agreements.
S p o r t s D i s p u t e Resolution:
• Representing clients in disputes involving clubs, players, agents, coaches, academies, leagues and federations before all sports dispute resolution bodies, including: o Court of Arbitration for Sport o FIFA Football Tribunal o Saudi Sports Arbitration Center (SSAC) o SAFF Dispute Resolution Chamber • Providing expert legal advice across all sports disputes, including with regard to transfer fees, overdue payables, FIFA Training Rewards and agent commissions.
Disciplinary, Ethics and Integrity
• Representing clients in disciplinary and appeals proceedings before sports judicial bodies, including : o Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) o FIFA o AFC o Saudi Sports Arbitration Center (SSAC) o SAFF • Delivering Training and educational seminars to Clients on sports regulatory obligations, including good governance, anti-doping and integrity requirements.

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