Sports Law
The Sports Law team advises a range of sport entities including national governing bodies, clubs, teams, sponsors and commercial partners.
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Straightforward and practical advice
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We have assisted sporting bodies to re-draft their rules, regulations and constitutional documents to reflect the modern world of professional sport and improve their organisational structures to align with regulatory requirements.
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Some members of our team sit as board members of sporting organisations and have first-hand experience of the administrative, governance and compliance issues that sporting bodies are required to address. Our considerable experience in this area will ensure that you receive appropriate advice in the most straightforward and practical terms.
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Our areas of legal expertise include:
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Regulatory and governance
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Selection procedures
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Commercial contracts
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Football transfers and contracts
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Anti-doping and other disciplinary matters
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Litigation and dispute resolution
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Sponsorship and partnership arrangements
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Property, premises and planning
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Intellectual property and image rights
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Health and safety
Legal Commentry
"Co-headed by Adrian Oliver and Justin Harris, Dolmans' multi-disciplinary team remains best known for advising national governing bodies/organisations on their regulatory, governance and commercial arrangements. Oliver continues to advise Disability Sport Wales, including on organisational issues, governance matters and sponsorship agreements. Other key practitioners include Peter Bennett, who remains at the forefront of the high-profile rugby concussion litigation; former Welsh international triathlete Clare Hoskins; and associate Tom Harris, who regularly assists individuals and sporting bodies in the drafting and review of contracts."
Legal 500, 2025