SPORTS LAW
Today, professional and semi-professional sports constitute a major economic sector and have long been part of the international entertainment industry. As the industry grows, so do the legal requirements: high-speed developments, complex structures, and international connections characterize an industry in which sports clubs, associations, athletes, coaches, and business partners regularly face demanding challenges.
“Sports are different”—and so is sports law: a multidisciplinary field that draws on various areas of law, such as labor law, corporate law, competition law, and antitrust law, the interplay of which requires a specific understanding of the industry and specialized experience.
ORTHPARTNERS provides comprehensive legal advice to clients in all areas of sports law. We have a deep understanding of the structures and dynamics of the sports industry. We draft and review contracts, assist with transfers and business partnerships, and represent clients in sports law disputes.
To this end, we assist in developing legally sound structures and compliance programs to mitigate risks at an early stage.
OUR SERVICES
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Drafting of contracts, bylaws, and other governing documents: sponsorship, consulting, or organizing agreements in connection with major sporting events
Sports Labor Law Consulting: Employment Contracts and Support During Transfers Negotiating and drafting employment contracts on behalf of both employers and employees; assisting clubs, players, and player agents during transfers.
Conflict resolution in disputes before sports arbitration tribunals and state courts; representation in sports-related disputes, with particular expertise in contractual, disciplinary, and antitrust proceedings.
Customized Compliance Solutions Consulting on topics such as doping, match-fixing, and interpersonal violence; development of compliance programs and implementation of national and European sustainability requirements.
