Clyde & Co

Clyde & Co is a dynamic, global law firm focused on providing complete legal services to clients across the UK & Ireland, and globally.

With the sports industry’s global reach, sports law often involves an international dimension, requiring knowledge of laws and regulations across different countries and jurisdictions. The field is dynamic and constantly evolving, reflecting the fast-paced nature of the sports world itself.

We are perfectly situated to creating successful outcomes for our clients in this sector, with over 60 offices and associated offices across six continents. Our globally integrated teams of disputes, regulatory and transactional lawyers provide a comprehensive range of legal services and advice to businesses and individuals operating within the sports sector.

Navigating the legal landscape requires an in-depth understanding of contractual, regulatory and ethical obligations. Proactive risk management strategies, compliance with laws and regulations, and a commitment to upholding integrity and welfare standards.

Our global reach ensures that we can represent your interests wherever you are based. We advise insurers, brokers, governing bodies, national and local associations and leagues, organising committees, clubs, competitors, players, and players’ representatives. Our sports lawyers have an in-depth knowledge of the industry and recognise the variety of legal challenges that can arise in the professional and amateur space and provide advice in all areas of national and international sports.

Our sports team recognises the variety of legal challenges that can arise in professional and amateur sports and can provide advice in all areas of national and international sports.  We have offices across the world and our global reach ensures we provide a consistent approach to our clients’ legal requirements wherever they are based.

Legal risks in the UK sports sector encompass a wide array of issues, ranging from contractual disputes to regulatory compliance and from player safety to intellectual property rights. Understanding and managing these risks are crucial for sports organisations, athletes, sponsors, and other stakeholders to operate effectively and mitigate potential liabilities. Clyde & Co provides comprehensive legal services under one roof.

Our sports lawyers are recognised experts in their field, and trusted legal advisors to the entire cross section of stakeholders in sport. We advise insurers, brokers, governing bodies, national and local associations, national and local leagues, organising committees, clubs, competitors, players, and players' representatives.

Areas of Specialism

• Abuse, neglect & safeguarding 
• Accident, injury & disease 
• Contingency, leisure & entertainment 
• Corporate, commercial, Financial and M&A 
• Cyber Risk 
• Employment & Advisory 
• Intellectual property 
• Litigation, Disputes & Arbitration 
• Product Liability & Recall 
• Real Estate & Construction 
• Safety, Health, Environmental & Regulation 

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