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Sports contracts
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating sports contracts, and related disputes.
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What a sports contract covers
Duties, remuneration and reciprocal obligations are read together.
A sports contract organises a long-term relationship. Its clauses are assessed according to the sport, the status of the parties and the applicable rules.
The firm examines the documents in their context (negotiation exchanges, regulations, sporting calendar, any international dimension) to identify the points to be discussed before signing or the issues to be addressed in the event of a dispute.
How we assist
From draft contract to performance.
Depending on the case: drafting or reviewing the contract, exchanges with the other party, formalising an agreement or preparing proceedings before the competent body.
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Negotiating and drafting the contract
Term, duties, remuneration, bonuses and reciprocal obligations: reviewing the clauses as a whole to check that they reflect the intended commitments. The rules specific to the sport and the applicable formalities are examined within the scope of the engagement.
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Clarifying rights and obligations
Availability, communication, use of image and personal partnerships may overlap in the same relationship. The drafting work consists in defining the scope of each commitment, how it is performed and the points of coordination between the parties.
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Managing a disagreement or the end of a relationship
An unpaid sum, a performance difficulty or a planned separation requires gathering the documents and reconstructing the exchanges. The firm examines the options for discussion and appeal, taking into account the competent body, the timetable and your situation.
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Which documents should be sent for an initial analysis?
The draft or signed contract, its amendments, negotiation exchanges and documents relating to the dispute are useful. Specify the sport, the country concerned and any deadline already set.
Can a contract be reviewed before it is signed?
Yes. A review allows the proposed commitments to be discussed before they are formalised. Send the complete draft and its schedules, with the planned signing timetable, so that the firm can define the scope of its work.
What should be examined regarding bonuses and image?
For bonuses, the analysis covers in particular the triggering events, calculation and payment. For image, it covers the intended uses, their duration and how they fit with the athlete's other commitments. Each point is examined in light of the contract concerned.
Does the firm handle international matters?
The firm handles matters with an international dimension. The applicable law, the sporting rules and the competent body are examined on the basis of the documents and the parties' situation.