Current circumstances have had a dramatic impact on local, national and international clients in the sports industry.
Sports law is a multifaceted and extremely specialized discipline. Access to dependable legal advice, proactive problem solving and fearless representation is essential. From salary arbitrations and doping investigations, to large real estate transactions and intellectual property protection, as well as issues arising due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the range of legal matters in the sports industry is extensive.
Clients benefit from our diverse and seasoned team of sports lawyers, as well as our national reach and integrated structure.
Leagues, teams, organizations and individuals trust us with a range of matters, including:
- dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration
- labour and employment
- salary arbitration
- corporate transactions
- purchase and sale of teams/leagues/businesses
- commercial and contractual issues
- intellectual property matters, monetization and naming rights, and broadcasting and advertising rights
- real estate
- concessions and ticketing
- governance
- finance
- immigration
We advise and represent professional, national and international sports organizations. Our clients include professional sports leagues and teams, sports organizations, executives, professional and amateur athletes, directors, event organizers and promoters, funding partners, and broadcasters.