Sports Law

Sports Laws

Sports law encompasses a broad range of legal issues impacting amateur and professional athletics. We handle contracts, intellectual property, labor and employment matters, and torts related to sports. We advise athletes, teams, leagues, team owners and other organizations on governance, compliances and dispute resolution.

Sports law touches on diverse areas like antitrust, ensuring fair competition, intellectual property, personality rights and even negotiations, dispute resolution and litigation.

We specialise in providing a range of services under this nascent and ever-evolving field, both in India and globally, including:

• Player Representation:
  • Negotiating and drafting player contracts, including endorsement deals and sponsorship agreements.
  • Advising on and representing players in disciplinary hearings and legal disputes.
  • Assisting with image rights protection and exploitation.
• Sports Organizations:
  • Advising sports federations and leagues on governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
  • Assisting with the drafting and implementation of rules and regulations.
  • Representing sports organizations in legal disputes and arbitration proceedings.
• Sponsorship and Licensing:
  • Advising on and negotiating sponsorship and licensing agreements.
  • Protecting intellectual property rights related to sports brands and events.
• Media and Broadcasting:
  • Advising on media rights agreements and broadcasting contracts.
  • Representing clients in media-related disputes, such as defamation and copyright infringement.
• Sports Governance:
  • Advising on good governance practices for sports organizations, including anti-corruption and anti-doping regulations.
  • Assisting with the development of dispute resolution mechanisms within sports organizations.
• Sports Betting and Gaming:
  • Advising on the legal and regulatory framework for sports betting and gaming in India.
  • Assisting with the licensing and regulation of sports betting operations.