Sports Law

Expert legal advice for the sports industry

Osborne Clarke's global sports law team represents a diverse range of clients in the sports sector including sports federations, athletes and teams, event organisers, sports rights-holders, broadcasters, social media platforms, sponsors, marketing agencies, betting agencies, tech providers, and stadium developers.

With a strong focus on sports regulation, intellectual property, and the latest technological advancements, our team is well-equipped to guide clients through complex legal landscapes and cross-border issues. We excel particularly in sports sector focused legal advice around the use of data, restructuring and insolvency, taxation of image rights, employment contracts and disputes, reputation management and arbitration.

We offer strategic insights into global trends and risks, enabling our clients to stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions fit for the future.

"They have worked at the cutting edge of issues affecting clients for many years and it shows in their advice, which is always legally robust but commercially nuanced and appropriately risk-calibrated."

Sports Media Client

Our sports law practice covers a broad spectrum of legal services, including:

•    Anti-doping and sports disciplinary matters
•    Sports arbitration
•    Intellectual property, brand protection, and image rights
•    Sponsorship agreements
•    Broadcasting
•    Tax
•    Employment contracts and disputes
•    Infrastructure and real estate

Clients choose us for our extensive industry knowledge, skilful advice and seamless delivery of multijurisdictional matters.