Sports Law

With the sports industry gaining more prominence than ever, its dynamic nature and intricate regulatory frameworks demand legal expertise to ensure smooth and efficient operations of all stakeholders in this sector including athletes and other sports personnel, teams, federations and organisations. At ABS Partners we ensure our clients comprehensive legal services and effective solutions to address the challenges and opportunities unique to the sports industry. We commit to guiding and legally supporting our clients in achieving their professional goals while protecting their legal interests.

We offer specialised services in drafting, reviewing and updating sports contracts between teams, coaches, athletes, and other members, ensuring clear and enforceable terms aligning the interests of all the parties. We provide expertise in transfer negotiations in matters of player transfers by complying with league regulations with international standards. Our services extend to club licencing and certification helping sports clubs effortlessly meet the requirements for admissions to club competitions. Additionally, we also offer ADR mechanisms like sports arbitration for a timely, efficient and effective resolution of conflicts within the sports industry.

Our Sports Law practice encompasses a wide spectrum of services facilitating the efficient functioning of all stakeholders in the sports industry including:

• Legal advisory services for individuals and entities within the sports industry, tailored to meet their needs and goals.
• Drafting, reviewing and updating sports contracts that meet the rights and interests of players and organizational objectives.
• Drafting and negotiating sponsorship and endorsement contracts for athletes and teams upkeeping their interests and goals.
• Legal assistance in player transfers and negotiations compliant with domestic and international regulatory frameworks.
• Legal support and continuous guidance in securing club licenses, ensuring our client meets the procedures and requirements smoothly for undertaking local and international club competitions.
• Providing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms like arbitration and mediation, and legal representation in litigation for resolving sports-related disputes and protecting the best interests of our clients.