Sports Law


Sports Law Advice and Support

Expertise, Understanding, Support & Solutions

Contact our sports law solicitors today and we can discuss your situation in more detail. Call us now on 0345 872 6666  or complete our online enquiry form and a member of the team will call you back promptly.

Our Services

As a JMW client, our team becomes your team.

Our experienced, specialist group of sports lawyers cover all legal disciplines in a cohesive team and provide the full range of legal services to clubs, agencies/intermediaries, rights holders & broadcasters, governing bodies and sports tech companies both nationally and internationally.

The team advises on a wide range of matters from corporate, commercial and employment issues through to litigation, dispute resolution and regulatory matters.

We also act for a multitude of professional athletes with our commercial, media, private client, family & motoring teams combining to deal with any matters, on-field and off-field. Whether it’s a sponsorship deal, professional contract, transfer negotiation or media issue, we act swiftly and decisively to protect your interests.

The Sports Law team prides itself on confidentiality, responsiveness & common sense and advises clients across a wide range of sports, including football, rugby, cricket, athletics, boxing and cycling.

Services for Individual Athletes

  • Player / Athlete Contracts
  • Individual Representation & Transfer Negotiations
  • Personal Endorsements & Sponsorship Agreements
  • Image Rights
  • Disciplinary Proceedings and Dispute Resolution
  • Selection / Funding Appeals
  • Anti-Doping Regulation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Immigration Services
  • Family Law

Services for Clubs, Agencies, Governing Bodies & Associations

  • Corporate
  • Commercial
  • Licensing, Media & Broadcasting
  • IP and rights protection
  • Regulatory and Governance
  • Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
  • Stadia – Event Organisation & Venue Management
  • Stadium Naming Rights
  • Immigration Services
  • Employment

Talk To Us

For further information about the comprehensive service our lawyers can offer your business contact us on 0345 872 6666 or using the online contact form.