Sports law
Our experts provide support to players in the world of sport – athletes, clubs, agents, federations – by contributing their legal expertise. The firm offers a personalised service, both nationally and internationally, thanks to its fluency in French, English and Spanish.
WM LAW is involved at all stages of a sportsperson’s career or a club’s operations, guaranteeing legal protection tailored to each need.
Our services
Sports law services
We offer a full range of services, covering all aspects of sports law:
- Contract negotiation and drafting: The firm is involved in the negotiation and drafting of complex contracts, including sponsorship, transfer and partnership agreements. With an in-depth knowledge of the financial and commercial issues in the sector, WM LAW ensures that each agreement protects its clients’ interests while maximising their opportunities.
- Advice on employment contracts: We advise professional sportsmen and women on the management of their employment contracts, ensuring compliance with the legal framework and optimising the terms to secure their careers. The firm also helps clubs and federations structure sound contracts that meet operational needs while complying with regulatory requirements.
- Managing image rights and intellectual property: The firm is an expert in managing the image rights and intellectual property of sportspeople. Whether to protect their image, manage their commercial partnerships or negotiate licensing agreements, WM LAW guarantees that every right is defended and enhanced.
- Sports litigation and arbitration: WM LAW represents its clients before national and international sports and disciplinary bodies in connection with sports disputes. Whether it involves contractual disputes, termination of contracts or disciplinary sanctions, the firm is able to defend its clients’ interests.
Our services
International and multilingual expertise
WM LAW is a locally based firm with an international dimension, working on complex cases in the sports sector, both in France and abroad.
The firm assists its clients with international transfers, contract negotiations in several jurisdictions and transnational litigation.
Thanks to its fluency in French, English and Spanish, WM LAW offers a multilingual service tailored to the needs of sportspeople and organisations operating in multicultural environments.
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A strategic and proactive approach
We take a proactive and personalised approach to sports business management. The firm anticipates legal risks while offering innovative solutions that allow clients to focus on their career or business objectives.
When it comes to sports law, WM LAW adopts a global strategic vision, integrating the contractual and legal aspects, as well as the economic and media dimensions that influence the sporting environment.
The firm helps sportspeople and clubs to navigate a competitive environment, while protecting their interests.
Personalised
support
The firm offers its clients support at every stage of their career or sporting projects.
The firm combines discretion, legal rigour and a detailed understanding of the issues specific to the world of sport to offer a comprehensive service tailored to the needs of each client.
Thanks to its recognised expertise in sports law, personalised approach and international reach, WM LAW is the partner of choice for securing and enhancing sporting careers, club operations and complex transactions in the field of sport.
