The sports industry today is a sector with significant financial and reputational value. Understanding this complex legal structure—which encompasses athletes, coaches, clubs, sponsors, federations, international governing organizations, quasi-judicial bodies, governments, and many other relevant individuals and entities—and providing services tailored to the needs of these individuals and organizations is of great importance.
In this context, we approach sports law as a continually evolving field with changing legal requirements. Our goal is to address the specific issues our clients may encounter, considering the unique characteristics of sports law. In doing so, we aim to resolve our client’s legal issues with customized, swift, and effective methods.
At Akkaş & Partners, we offer the following services in this field:
- Representation of Athletes and Clubs before CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport), FIFA decision-making bodies (Dispute Resolution Chamber, Players’ Status Committee, single judges, and disciplinary committees), UEFA decision-making bodies, and other arbitration and disciplinary boards.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including Sponsorship Agreements, Contracts between Athletes and Clubs, Player Agreements, Tournament Organization Agreements, and other related contracts.
- Providing necessary support in drafting bylaws and regulations.
- Legal assistance in national and international tournaments.
- Resolving legal tax issues for athletes and clubs.
- Protecting athletes’ personality rights in written and visual media.
- Addressing liabilities of athletes and clubs for wrongful acts occurring both on and off the field.
