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Legal support for athletes
Athletics is governed by a layered regulatory framework: at Flemish level by VAL (Vlaamse Atletiekliga), nationally by the KBAB (Royal Belgian Athletics Federation) and internationally by World Athletics. Everest Sports Law knows this framework inside out.
We assist athletes at every stage of their career — from contract negotiations at the start of their career to disciplinary proceedings and doping disputes at its peak — both preventively and procedurally.
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Disciplinary law & doping
Breaches of competition rules or a positive doping result can seriously jeopardise an athlete’s career. Everest Sports Law guides athletes both preventively and procedurally: from the notification of a doping test to proceedings before the competent disciplinary bodies of VAL, KBAB or World Athletics, and where applicable before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne.
Agreements & sponsorship
Agreements with teams, coaches, sports managers, sponsors and event organisers form the legal foundation of every athlete’s career. We review, negotiate and discuss your contracts with particular attention to remuneration, payment terms, exclusivity clauses and dispute resolution mechanisms. As soon as a contract is not honoured, we are ready to enforce your rights.
Liability & insurance
Injuries caused by defective facilities, faulty medical management or the reckless conduct of third parties can permanently end a career. Everest Sports Law analyses your situation and claims compensation on the basis of liability law, whether against sports organisations, medical professionals or other parties involved.
Prevention & advice
Everest Sports Law believes in a preventive approach: preventing legal problems is better than solving them. We advise sports federations, clubs and athletes on regulatory compliance, the implications of regulatory changes, and best practices in athletics — nationally and internationally.