Lawyers · Sports law · Belgium
High-quality, end-to-end legal support with a pragmatic and efficient approach. From contracts to proceedings – A–Z guidance for athletes, clubs and federations.
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About Everest Sport
Sports law is
our passion.
Everest Sport is the sports department of the law firm Everest – a recognised large firm with offices in Brussels, Ghent and Antwerp. Our lawyers combine a special knowledge of sports law with a genuine passion for the world of sport.
End-to-end legal support
From contracts and negotiations to proceedings and arbitration – we guide you from A to Z.
Pragmatic and efficient approach
Concrete solutions, clear advice and swift action when the situation requires it.
Unique cross-pollination
Embedded in a large firm for optimal collaboration with tax, social and corporate law experts.
Expertise
Every legal challenge
in sport.
From disciplinary and doping matters to taxation and intellectual property – we cover all legal domains relevant to the sports sector.
Disciplinary & doping law
Assistance with disciplinary proceedings, doping cases and appeal procedures for federations and associations.
02Contract law
Player contracts, transfers, sponsorship agreements, agency contracts and arbitration.
03Employment & social law
Employment contracts, social security and the legal status of the professional athlete.
Who we help
Your partner for
every sports stakeholder.
Whether you are a professional athlete, a sports club, a federation or another stakeholder – Everest Sport is here for you.
Athletes
Amateur and professional athletes – for contract negotiations, disciplinary proceedings, doping cases and every legal challenge in their career.
Sports clubs
From non-profits to professionally structured companies. Clubs are quickly confronted with complex legal challenges – we provide the necessary support.
Sports federations
Organisations with major legal responsibility for drawing up and enforcing their regulations and governance.
Other sports stakeholders
Coaches, referees, agents, sponsors, organisers and government bodies. Everyone active in the world of sport can turn to us.
Recognition
What others say
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Royal Belgian Billiards Association violates competition law again
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As a football player I am referred to the B team. What are my rights?
As a professional footballer, being referred to the B-squad is a situation that happens more often than you think. Many players experience this as a signal that their position within the club is uncertain. But what are your rights as a player in such a situation?
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