Sports

At Thales, we understand that sport is much more than a passion; it's a complex sector that requires cutting-edge legal expertise and an in-depth knowledge of the issues on the ground.

 

Whether you are an athlete, a club, an agent, a sports federation or a company, we'll be there for you every step of the way.

Our practice areas in Sports Law

  • Counsel to Athletes and Clubs
    We offer our expertise to top-level athletes and clubs, advising them on the negotiation and drafting of contracts (employment contracts, image contracts, sponsorship), transfer management, remuneration and image rights, as well as all tax and social security issues relating to their activity.

 

  • Sports Dispute Management
    Our firm represents you before the sports courts (such as sports committees, national and international federations) and the civil and administrative courts. We also assist you in resolving disputes through mediation or arbitration, in order to protect your rights and interests quickly and effectively.

 

  • Regulations and Sports Governance
    We assist sports federations and leagues in drafting and updating their internal regulations, ensuring compliance with ethical and governance standards, and managing disciplinary or sporting integrity cases (doping, corruption, illegal betting, etc.).

 

  • Assistance for companies in the sports sector
    We offer comprehensive legal assistance to companies operating in the sports sector, including sponsorship deals, licensing, broadcasting rights and intellectual property protection.
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