Expertise

We assist you in every area of sports law

Assistance in disciplinary proceedings for federations, governing bodies and sports tribunals.

Legal support in doping cases, investigations and appeal proceedings.

Player contracts, transfer agreements, sponsorship agreements and agency contracts.

Liability issues in sporting accidents, damages and insurance matters.

Legal assistance with stadium bans and the law on safety at football matches.

Employment contracts, social security and the status of the athlete as an employee.

Representation before CAS, the Belgian Court of Arbitration for Sport and other arbitral tribunals.

Defence in fraud, bribery, violent offences and drug-related matters in a sporting context.

Construction and operation of sports facilities, permits and environmental law.

M&A guidance for club takeovers, mergers and restructurings in the sports sector.

Tax optimisation, legal entity tax and tax planning for sports organisations.

Formation and governance of non-profits, companies and other sport-related legal entities.

GDPR compliance for clubs, federations and sporting events.