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Complete Legal & Strategic Support for Sport

Elite legal and strategic advisory across every aspect of modern sport. Whether you’re seizing opportunities or solving problems, we’ve got you covered.

Six Core Areas. Unlimited Expertise.

At Livida Sport, we don’t just practice sports law—we live it. With 25 years of combined elite experience and a global network spanning 30+ countries, we provide end-to-end legal and commercial solutions across every area of sport.

Deals & Transactions

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In sport, timing is everything. Whether it’s a transfer deadline day move or a career-defining contract, you need advisors who understand the market, move fast, and negotiate outcomes that work.

We’ve handled some of the biggest transfers and commercial deals in sport—from Premier League moves to groundbreaking partnerships across China, Middle East, and beyond.
What We Handle
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    Player Transfers & Contracts

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    Club Transactions

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    Commercial Agreements

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    Agency & Intermediary Matters

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    Player Transfers & Contracts

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    Club Transactions

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    Commercial Agreements

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    Agency & Intermediary Matters

Disputes & Resolution

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Not every dispute needs a courtroom. But when conflict arises—whether it’s a contract breach, regulatory issue, or reputational crisis—you need advisors who can navigate complexity, protect your interests, and find the best path forward.

We handle disputes strategically, always with an eye on your long-term reputation and commercial reality. Sometimes that means aggressive litigation. Often, it means smart negotiation that preserves relationships while protecting rights.
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    Contract Disputes

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    Disciplinary & Regulatory Matters

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    Employment & Termination

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    Crisis Management

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    Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

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    Arbitration

What We Handle
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    Contract Disputes

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    Disciplinary & Regulatory Matters

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    Employment & Termination

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    Crisis Management

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    Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

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    Arbitration

Trusted in the biggest moments of sport.

We handle everything sport throws at you—so you can focus on winning.

These women are good as gold. Fun to work with, bright, professional… You wouldn’t want to be on the wrong side of them!

Barry Hearn OBE President | Matchroom Sport Group

Liz has a great reputation, steely and determined; one of the toughest negotiators one will ever meet

Chambers & Partners Client Quotes About Liz

Liz knows everyone, she has seen everything, and there is a feeling of being in safe hands when she is involved. She is very well known across the industry and is often recommended.

Chambers & Partners Client Quotes About Liz

Liz Ellen is probably the best sports lawyer in the country

Legal 500 Client Quotes About Liz

Livida’s knowledge and insight into women’s sport was a key part in bringing our successful tender together. The clarity around vision, opportunity, legality and business planning enabled us to create a strong narrative and a successful bid.

Dan Feist CEO | Essex Cricket

13th – Liz Ellen – the go-to lawyer for many top players

The Independent’s 50 Most Influential Women in Sport

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you need immediate support or want to explore how we might work together in
future—we’re here to help.

*All initial conversations are completely confidential.