Sports Law

Sports law regulates the organization and functioning of the sports system, the relationships between various entities involved, and the resolution of disputes related to the world of sports. The sports legal system, although regulated by specific rules established by federations, promotional entities and Olympic committees, recognized at national and international levels, coordinates and interacts with state laws. This interaction is particularly significant for matters related to ordinary justice, labour, taxation, safety, trademarks, competition, and multimedia rights.

Our Expertise

The professionals at our firm have over 20 years of experience in sports law, both in advisory and litigation contexts.

Practice Areas

• Assistance in drafting and negotiating contracts between football players, athletes, coaches, technical staff, medical personnel and sports clubs; contracts for marketing, licensing, sponsorships, transfers and protection of image rights for football players and athletes.
• Consulting on national and international registration processes.
• Advice and consulting on broadcasting rights.
• Assistance in drafting and negotiating contracts for the acquisition of sports facilities and related tenders, including ticketing, stewarding, hospitality and safety services.
• Consulting on organizational models for sports clubs (Law 231/2001, child protection, etc.).
• Litigation support before national and international Sports Justice bodies (UEFA, FIFA, TAS) as well as before ordinary judicial authorities.
• Litigation support before FISE (Italian Equestrian Sports Federation) and specialized consulting in negotiations for the purchase and sale of sport horses.