A Global Guide To Football Transfers
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Legal and Strategic Advisory across Sport, Media and Entertainment
Five areas of expertise, one trusted team – advising clients at every level
Strategic Advice
Business Strategy
- Long-term planning and commercial structuring
- Business model development and review
- Strategic partnerships and joint ventures
Market Development
- International sports development projects and campaigns at government and governing body level
- New revenue stream and platform development
- Distribution and broadcast strategy
Reputation Management
- Reputation and crisis management for prominent individuals and businesses
- Media handling and communications strategy
- Privacy, defamation and image protection
Commercial
Athlete Contracts and Transfers
- Player, coach and management contracts, transfers and renegotiations
- Image rights, endorsements and sponsorship deals
- Appearance and ambassador agreements
Agents and Talent
- Agent and agency agreements
- Representation, commission and management arrangements
- Brand, media and content deals for creators and influencers
Investment and Financing
- Club, agency and sports business acquisitions and sales
- Investor structuring and advisory
- Financing arrangements
Disputes
Litigation & Arbitration
- Commercial and contractual disputes
- Employment and termination claims
- Debt recovery and enforcement
Sports Tribunals
- FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) and CAS proceedings
- Sport Resolutions, New Era ADR and national federation hearings
- Football arbitration, disciplinary appeals and registration disputes
Regulatory Proceedings
- Governing body investigations and hearings
- Licensing and sanctioning matters
- Compliance and regulatory response
Management
Athlete & Family Management
- Supporting athletes and their families across personal and professional matters
- Managing relationships with agents, advisors and other professionals
- Career planning and long-term personal development
Business Advisory
- Discrete external counsel for clubs and sports businesses
- Day-to-day legal and commercial guidance and support
- Managing and overseeing legal matters for clients in the UK and abroad
Governance & Integrity
Governance & Compliance
- Constitutional and regulatory frameworks
- Board and committee structures
- Policy development and compliance programmes
Disciplinary Matters
- Disciplinary procedures and hearings
- Appeals and review processes
- Individual and organisational representation
Integrity & Investigations
- Doping and anti-doping proceedings
- Match-fixing and betting integrity matters
- Fraud, corruption and misconduct investigations
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