Sports Law

Our team has extensive and diverse experience in advising athletes, clubs, associations, organizations, agencies, event organizers, and companies on all aspects of sports law. We also possess broad expertise and recognized qualifications in this field. By incorporating our passion for sports and our personal knowledge of various sports matters into our work, we can develop efficient and innovative solutions to best represent our clients' interests.

Contractual Matters

Our services cover all contractual matters in the sports industry. In addition to employment contracts between athletes and their clubs or teams, this includes transfer agreements, sponsorship and licensing agreements, contracts with equipment manufacturers, event contracts, media contracts, and various agreements between organizers and service providers. When drafting, reviewing, and negotiating such contracts, we combine our in-depth expertise with a careful analysis of our clients' specific needs and interests to achieve optimal results.

Personality and Intellectual Property Rights

The marketing and protection of personality rights (such as the right to one's own name and image) and trademark rights are of utmost importance for athletes, sports teams, organizers, and sports associations. We also have significant experience in these areas and support our clients in all contractual aspects, in the registration and protection of trademarks, and in enforcing their rights.

Sports Disputes

Sports disputes can raise specific and complex issues. Our work extends to advising and representing our clients in disputes – both before state courts and administrative authorities, as well as before national and international arbitration courts, including the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Structuring, Tax, and Estate Planning

Careful location analysis and forward-looking planning are crucial to ensuring economic efficiency and long-term economic success. We support our clients in developing and implementing tailored business strategies and corporate structures. In close collaboration with our specialists in the areas of Tax and Private Clients, we also advise our clients on tax and estate planning. Our recommendations are always solution-oriented and take into account the size and existing organization of our clients.