Practice Area
Sports Law
Disputes involving athletes, clubs and federations, CAS and disciplinary proceedings.
Sports law resolves disputes between sports stakeholders within the framework of the general principles of sport and law. It covers the rights and obligations of athletes; the actions, duties and responsibilities of clubs, federations, coaches and those managing sporting life; the principle of fair play; and the rules by which sports judicial bodies resolve disputes procedurally and on the merits. The Code of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with its procedural provisions and case law, and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code play an influential role in shaping sports law.
Sports arbitration
Under Article 59 of the Turkish Constitution, decisions of sports federations relating to the management and discipline of sporting activities may only be challenged through compulsory arbitration; the decisions of the arbitration board are final and no judicial authority may be applied to against them. It is therefore essential that applications before federations and arbitration boards are filed completely and within the short time limits set out in the relevant regulations.
Main areas of work
- Drafting and reviewing professional and amateur athlete contracts
- Athlete–club disputes: unpaid salaries and bonuses, termination for just cause and compensation claims
- Transfers, loan agreements, training compensation and solidarity contributions
- Coach and technical staff contracts
- Disciplinary proceedings and applications to arbitration boards
- Defence against alleged anti-doping rule violations
- Proceedings before the judicial bodies of international federations and CAS
- Sponsorship, image rights and personal brand agreements
- Legal matters concerning the establishment and management of sports clubs and associations
Mediation
In sports disputes that fall outside the jurisdiction of federations and that the parties can freely dispose of, mediation offers a fast and confidential solution. The mediator within our firm also provides mediation services in disputes arising from sports law.
Our firm provides legal advice, litigation and arbitration representation, and mediation services in disputes arising from sports law.
The information on this page is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.