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ENShort application periods
The periods for challenging disciplinary sanctions and board decisions are very short and are often measured in days. Missing the period leaves even a well-founded objection without result.
Sports Law
On the field and off it.
In sport the contest is on the field, but the legal outcome is usually decided in the contract.
Overview
Sport is a field of law with its own rules, arbitration mechanisms and short time limits. The consequences of a transfer, a notice of termination or a disciplinary sanction are usually decided not before the ordinary courts but before the bodies of the federations and the international arbitration tribunals.
In the relationships between athletes, clubs and agents the firm focuses both on forming the contract correctly and on conducting any dispute effectively. The aim is to handle the file before the Dispute Resolution Chamber, the TFF Arbitration Board or the CAS with an approach that commands the particular procedure of this area.
Scope
Matters
handled.
- Drafting and interpretation of professional athlete and footballer contracts
- Receivable and termination disputes between clubs and athletes
- Preparation of agency contracts and disputes arising from them
- Licence, transfer and release procedures
- Disputes before the Dispute Resolution Chamber and the TFF Arbitration Board
- Defence before disciplinary boards and appeals against sanctions
- Sponsorship, advertising and broadcasting rights agreements
- Actions and defence before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
Points to Note
What matters
in practice.
The points that most affect the outcome in this area, and are most often overlooked.
The finality of arbitration
A significant part of sports disputes is resolved through arbitration rather than the ordinary courts, and those decisions are often final. Framing the process correctly from the outset is therefore critical.
Minor athletes
Contracts with athletes who are minors are subject to special protective rules at both national and international level. Failing to observe them can render the contract invalid.
Other practice areas
Commercial and Corporate Law
Incorporation, share transfers, contracts and shareholder disputes.
Employment Law
Contracts, termination procedures, reinstatement and wage claims.
Law of Obligations
Contracts, default, tort, unjust enrichment and compensation disputes.
Real Estate & Tenancy Law
Title, condominium, lease, eviction and expropriation disputes.
Enforcement & Insolvency Law
Debt recovery, attachment, objection annulment, composition and bankruptcy.
Administrative Law
Annulment and full-remedy actions; zoning, disciplinary, tender and tax disputes.
Criminal Law
Defence counsel in investigation and prosecution; custody, detention and appeal proceedings.
Family Law
Divorce, custody, maintenance and matrimonial property disputes: advice and litigation.
Consumer Law
Defective goods, distance sales and withdrawal disputes: arbitration panels and litigation.
Insurance Law
Motor, fire and life insurance claims: arbitration and litigation.
Information Technology Law
Personality rights online, content removal, cyber offences and e-commerce disputes.
Data Protection (KVKK)
Data inventory, notices and consent, VERBİS, breach management and compliance advice.
Trademark & Patent Law
Trademark infringement, unfair competition, counterfeit goods and industrial property disputes.
Do you have a matter
in this area?
You may request an initial meeting by telephone or email, and bring the relevant documents with you.