Sports Law

Sports law is a specialized legal field that regulates the activities of clubs, federations, athletes, and other entities involved in the sports sector. It covers a wide range of aspects, from contractual and employment relationships to disciplinary disputes and international arbitration procedures. By its nature, sports law integrates elements of civil, commercial, and international law, closely linked with the specific regulations and rules of sports organizations.

Our services in Sports Law

Legal consultancy for sports clubs and associations – drafting and reviewing bylaws, internal regulations, and operational contracts;

Drafting and negotiating contracts for athletes and coaches, in accordance with national and international regulations;

Legal assistance in disputes concerning salary rights and transfers;

Representation before the disciplinary and ethics committees of sports federations;

Representation in disputes related to doping and sports sanctions;

Assistance in sports arbitration proceedings conducted at national and international levels;

Representation before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS);

Representation before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in cases concerning athletes' rights;

Assistance in disputes concerning international transfers and federative rights;

Consultancy regarding sponsorships, sports marketing, and image rights;

Assistance in restructuring and merger processes of sports clubs.

Consultancy regarding the legal status of professional and amateur athletes;

Our experience in Sports Law

Our team, consisting of lawyers Inna Soțchi, Alisa Martînov and Mihai Soțchi possesses solid expertise in sports law, with extensive experience representing athletes and sports organizations at both national and international levels. We provide ongoing legal assistance to AO Petrocub and AO CS Carpen, and among our clients is AO CS Spartanii Sportul. Internationally, we have represented athletes and clubs before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS):