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Everest Sports Law

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.

3

Belgian offices

14+

Legal domains

A–Z

Legal guidance

Legal 500

Recognised firm

  • Gent  ·  Brussel  ·  Antwerpen
  • Legal 500 recognised
  • 14+ legal domains
  • Part of Everest Law

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.

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

Standing out for its 'professionalism, proactivity, and deep knowledge of the sports industry', Everest demonstrates a specialist and multi-disciplinary approach toward the sports sector. The practice is led by Mathieu Baert, who is a key port of call among international sports agencies, individual elite teams and athletes, and major leagues and federations. Baert advises on and handles disputes regarding a wide range of matters, including transfers and contract negotiations, competition issues, and anti-corruption investigations and proceedings.

The Everest sports team combines strong expertise in sports law with advice that is always clear and practical. What I appreciate most is that they don't just stick to the beaten path, but really think along with me on alternative solutions that might be a better fit for my case.

Mathieu Baert is easily accessible, has a personal approach and a thorough knowledge of the sports-business.

Clients also recognise senior associate Mathieu Baert as 'extremely professional and knowledgeable' in sports-based crime and compliance.

Everest's practice is commended for its 'pragmatic working and good knowledge of the sports law industry'. Leading the team, which is commended for its 'subject knowledge and drive', is Mathieu Baert, who 'stands out for his deep expertise, responsiveness, and strong client relationships'.

Everest's team of 'dedicated lawyers' has an exclusive focus on sports and is active across an array of advisory and contentious work…

Mathieu Baert and Fien Schreurs are a formidable combination – always available to clients with superb attention to detail.

Mathieu Baert has been awarded the Lexology (formerly Who's Who Legal) Client Choice Award for Sports Law 2025 in Belgium and is recognised in the Index as "Highly Recommended".

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