Sports solicitors for practical legal advice

We act in all kinds of disputes and have experience with all types of tribunal, court or Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms.

The Football Association have different rules for deciding disputes in what’s known as ‘Rule K Arbitrations.’

Employment relationships are at the core of professional sports. Above the complexities of employment law, are a whole raft of regulations created by the unique nature of the sports industry, this adds to the need for specialist advice.

Nothing is more important than a person’s reputation. With the advent of the satellite TV, the internet and social media, a slur, a false accusation or even fake news can travel around the world in seconds and have a long-lasting effect throughout a person’s career.

Sports participation is widespread in the UK. There are the same challenges for amateur clubs as there are for professional clubs and grassroots clubs. Participants will always remain the most significant component of any sport, and perhaps the most important.

Sports Resolutions is an organisation that deals with disputes involved in participants in sport. Working with Sports Resolutions requires knowledge, experience and skill.

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to ways of resolving disputes in sports that don’t involve going to court. The government is encouraging easier access to ADR because it can best for all parties.

Disciplinary & regulatory proceedings in sport are always under the spotlight. Never has more been at stake in terms of sporting integrity, profile, reputation and money.

The landscape of anti-doping controls changes frequently, and both athletes and governing bodies are coming under increasing pressure to comply with the regimes that evolve.