Gecić Law’s Sports Law practice delivers innovative, multidisciplinary legal solutions tailored to the dynamic world of sports.   Our team advises a broad spectrum of clients – from athletes, clubs, and federations to governing bodies, event organizers, media companies, and sponsors – on a wide array of sports-related legal matters.  With deep regional insight and global experience, we provide strategic guidance and practical support across the full spectrum of sports law issues.  Our approach is defined by the firm’s hallmark commitment to excellence, exceptional client service, and seamless cross-practice collaboration.  This combination of industry insight and multidisciplinary expertise means our Sports Law practice is uniquely positioned to meet the evolving demands of the global sports industry.  We are dedicated to empowering clients to achieve their goals, leveraging deep sector knowledge and the full breadth of our firm’s legal capabilities.

Our Sports Law team provides expert counsel in:

• Dispute Resolution & Arbitration: Representing clients in contentious sports-related disputes before domestic courts and international arbitration tribunals, including the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
• Commercial Contracts & Sponsorship: Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements – including sponsorship, endorsement, licensing, merchandising, and broadcasting contracts – to maximize the value of our clients’ commercial rights while safeguarding their interests.
• Regulatory & Governance: Advising on the implementation and interpretation of national and international sports regulations, governance structures, and compliance frameworks.  Our team navigates the complexities of sports governing bodies’ rules (including competition law aspects) to ensure robust compliance and effective risk management in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.
• Media, Broadcasting & IP: Counseling clients on media rights, content distribution, and intellectual property protection – including trademarks and copyrights for sports brands and events. We guide clients through the evolving landscape of both digital and traditional media to protect their interests and capitalize on media opportunities.
• Player Transfers & Employment: Handling all legal aspects of player transfers, athlete employment contracts, and representation agreements. Our team provides comprehensive guidance on labor law, compensation structures, and regulatory compliance for both clubs and individual athletes.
• Tax, Financial Planning & Investment: Offering counsel on tax structuring, financial planning, and investment matters for sports professionals, clubs, and organizations. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures optimal outcomes, especially in complex cross-border transactions in the sports sector.
• Event Organization & Public Procurement: Advising on all legal aspects of organizing sporting events, including venue agreements, logistical arrangements, and public procurement processes, to ensure events run smoothly and in full compliance with applicable laws.
• Integrity, Ethics & Disciplinary Matters: Supporting clients in investigations and proceedings related to sporting integrity issues such as anti-doping, match-fixing, and other disciplinary matters. We work to ensure fair treatment for our clients and strict adherence to the highest ethical standards and best practices throughout these processes.

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