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Legal expertise for the global sports sector

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DWF is a leading provider of legal and business services tailored to the dynamic and complex global sports sector. We possess a profound understanding of the legal landscape and act as a trusted partner for many of the world’s sports organisations, governing bodies, athletes, broadcasters and related businesses.

Understanding the Sports sector

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The sports sector operates in a unique landscape where passion meets business. This presents distinctive legal challenges that require specialised expertise. With more than 40 years of experience, we understand that sport is not just another business arena – split-second decisions can have far-reaching impact, public scrutiny is intense, and the rules extend far beyond the field of play.

In this fast-paced environment, sports organisations, athletes, and stakeholders face complex layers of regulation, commercial pressure, and public expectations. From negotiating multi-million-pound contracts and safeguarding valuable intellectual property to navigating intricate governance structures and managing high-stakes disputes and injury claims, legal requirements in sports are as diverse as they are demanding.

DWF has extensive expertise in supporting the world’s top sports organisations, governing bodies, athletes, broadcasters and related businesses across a broad spectrum of sports, as well as in the hosting of major global events and national sporting programmes.

Our commitment to the sports sector extends beyond legal services. We actively seek global collaborations that align with our core values. We engage in strategic partnerships with sports foundations and entities dedicated to making a positive impact. We focus on giving back to communities and championing diversity and inclusion to contribute to the broader social goals of sport and the fostering of a more inclusive and equitable sporting landscape.

Our Sports team deliver industry knowledge and expertise

We recognise the sports industry intersects with multiple sectors, from media and technology and intellectual property to real estate, private equity and finance. Acting as genuine global sports group, our unique position as a global provider of integrated legal and business services allows us to draw on expertise from across our practice areas, delivering comprehensive solutions to dynamic and high profile situations.

Our integrated approach allows us to tackle challenges head-on, providing comprehensive legal solutions across a wide range of sectors and  jurisdictions, including: 

 

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