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Sports agents
Representation agreements, remuneration, relationships with clubs and athletes: giving the agent's activity a precise framework.
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The framework of the agent's engagement
The activity of sports agent is regulated.
The agent operates in a relationship where a career plan, a club's interests and the economic terms of a deal intersect. The scope of the agent's engagement must be defined before the negotiation.
The sport, the national or international context and the functions actually performed determine the documents and obligations to be examined.
How we assist
From the representation agreement to following up the deal.
The firm may act on a specific deal or on all the documents used by the agent. In the event of a dispute, the work begins by comparing what was agreed with what was actually done.
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Defining and drafting the engagement
Examining the parties, the purpose of the representation agreement, its duration, the commitments and the remuneration terms. The drafting is aligned with how the relationship actually works and with the context of the deal.
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Monitoring commitments and deadlines
Preparing amendments, keeping a record of agreements and checking the consistency of documents as discussions progress. Particular attention is paid to the events on which remuneration depends.
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Handling disputes
In the case of a disputed commission, a contractual disagreement or proceedings, gathering the documents and assessing the possible responses. The firm reviews the situation before defining an amicable or litigation approach.
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Can a representation agreement be reviewed before signing?
Yes. The draft, the documents relating to the deal and the points already negotiated allow the review to be prepared. Specify the intended signing timetable.
Which documents should be prepared for an unpaid commission?
The representation agreement and its amendments, evidence of the deal, invoices, payment schedules and correspondence about payment. The firm examines how they fit together before proposing an approach.
Does an international context change the analysis?
The countries concerned, the parties and the rules of the sport are among the elements to be examined. An international deal calls for a specific analysis of its framework and of the parties involved.
Does the firm assist with proceedings related to the activity?
The firm's work may include preparing a response or a defence in proceedings. The notification, the applicable regulations and the available documents are needed to define the engagement.