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Sports Law Law Firms

230 law firms worldwide practising Sports Law. Narrow down by city to find a firm near you.

Sports law lawyers for athletes, agents and clubs

Sports law brings together contract, employment, image rights and disciplinary rules as they apply to athletes, clubs, agents, leagues and sponsors. Typical matters include player and coaching contracts, transfer disputes, sponsorship and endorsement deals, doping charges, match fixing investigations, injury claims and governance disputes inside federations.

Much of this field runs on private rules set by sports bodies rather than by states. FIFA, UEFA, national federations and leagues have their own regulations and tribunals. Many international disputes end at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne. Anti-doping cases follow the World Anti-Doping Code. National law still governs employment contracts, tax and image rights, so a sports lawyer often works with two systems at once.

Sports law fees vary with the client. Clubs and federations pay hourly or through retainers. Athletes may agree fixed fees for a hearing. Agent commissions are a separate matter regulated by sports bodies. Contingency fees appear in some contract or injury claims where national rules allow them. Deadlines in this field are brutally short. An appeal to the CAS generally must be filed within 21 days unless federation rules say otherwise, and doping hearings move quickly once a sample comes back positive.

Ask which sports and federations the firm knows well, whether it has argued before the CAS and whether it can handle tax and image rights alongside the main dispute. Filter by country or city below.

Featured firms

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Dubai, United Arab Emirates5(27 reviews)Rated 5 out of 5
Legal 500 rankedUnclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +114
Languages
Arabic, English
Price range
$$
Founded
2006
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EDL Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates5(4 reviews)Rated 5 out of 5
Unclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +147
Languages
English, Arabic
Price range
$$
Founded
2009
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Malixsana Legal Consultants
Bahawalpur, Pakistan5(14 reviews)Rated 5 out of 5
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- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +203
Languages
Urdu, English, Panjabi
Price range
$$
Founded
2006
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Adeola Oyinlade & Co
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria5(1 review)Rated 5 out of 5
Legal 500 rankedUnclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +131
Languages
English, Yoruba, Hausa
Price range
$$
Founded
2014
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Advocate D R Agrawal
Raipur, India5(3 reviews)Rated 5 out of 5
Unclaimed
- Family
- Family Mediation
- Property Division
- +102
Languages
English, Hindi
Price range
$$
Founded
1979
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Law Chamber of Advocate Rajveer Singh
Ballia, India5(6 reviews)Rated 5 out of 5
Unclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +221
Languages
English, Hindi
Price range
$$
Founded
2016
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Advocate Richa Agrawal
Raipur, India5(3 reviews)Rated 5 out of 5
Unclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +221
Languages
English, Hindi
Price range
$$
Founded
2024
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Papireddy Associates
Bengaluru, India5(7 reviews)Rated 5 out of 5
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- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +135
Languages
English, Kannada, Hindi
Price range
$$
Founded
1974
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Smart Legal Solutions
Bangkok, Thailand5(3 reviews)Rated 5 out of 5
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- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +176
Languages
English, Thai, Spanish
Price range
$$
Founded
2016
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Advo Legal Solutions
Rawalpindi, Pakistan5(1 review)Rated 5 out of 5
Unclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +240
Languages
Urdu, English, Panjabi
Price range
$$
Founded
2001
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Asma Lawyers In Pakistan
Lahore, Pakistan5(2 reviews)Rated 5 out of 5
Unclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +249
Languages
English, Panjabi, Urdu
Price range
$$
Founded
2003
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Josie Lawcastle
Ilorin, Nigeria5(1 review)Rated 5 out of 5
Unclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Commercial Litigation
- +56
Languages
English, Yoruba
Price range
$$
Founded
2022
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Mohamed Mosaad Ghazy Law Firm - مكتب محمد مسعد غازى المحامي
Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt5(1 review)Rated 5 out of 5
Unclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +41
Languages
Arabic, English
Price range
$$
Founded
2007
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AMCO Law Firm
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Unclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +216
Languages
English
Price range
$$
Founded
2020
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Kevin Wu & Associates
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia5(4 reviews)Rated 5 out of 5
Unclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +121
Languages
English, Chinese, Malay
Price range
$$
Founded
2020
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Naich Law Firm
Karachi, Pakistan5(3 reviews)Rated 5 out of 5
Unclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +108
Languages
Urdu, English
Price range
$$
Founded
2018
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Recososa Law Firm
Olongapo City, Philippines5(3 reviews)Rated 5 out of 5
Unclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +194
Languages
English, Tagalog
Price range
$$
Founded
2020
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AlGhazzawi & Partners
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Legal 500 rankedUnclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +82
Languages
Arabic, English
Price range
$$
Founded
1969
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GFDL Advogados
Lisbon, Portugal
Legal 500 rankedUnclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +107
Languages
Portuguese, English, French
Price range
$$
Founded
2018
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
San Francisco, United States
Legal 500 rankedUnclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +72
Languages
English
Price range
$$
Founded
1967
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Jones Day
Washington, United States
Legal 500 rankedUnclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Commercial Litigation
- +71
Languages
English
Price range
$$
Founded
1893
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OLM Law Advocates LLP
Nairobi, Kenya
Legal 500 rankedUnclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +197
Languages
English
Price range
$$
Founded
2021
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Phillips Lytle LLP
Kitchener, Canada
Legal 500 rankedUnclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +66
Languages
English
Price range
$$
Founded
1834
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Pi Legal Consultancy
Ankara, Turkey
Legal 500 rankedUnclaimed
- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +148
Languages
English, Turkish
Price range
$$
Founded
2021
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Sports Law law firms: key facts

Law firms: 230
Average rating: 5.0 ★
Top language: English
Typical price: $$
Legal 500 ranked: 17

Our directory currently covers 230 Sports Law law firms worldwide. 21 of them have a public rating, averaging 5.0 out of 5.

Cities with the most Sports Law firms are Nairobi (6), Dubai (5), Port Harcourt (4), Istanbul (3) and Besiktas (3).

Languages are listed for 228 firms; the most common are English (226), Arabic (14), Hindi (11), Spanish (10) and Urdu (10).

Of the firms that publish an indicative price range, 100% describe themselves as moderate ($$). Always ask for a written quote for your matter - see our guide to lawyer fees.

17 firms are ranked in The Legal 500. The longest-established firm listed was founded in 1834.

Frequently asked questions

How many Sports Law law firms worldwide are there?

Lexrova lists 230 Sports Law law firms worldwide. 21 of them have a public rating (average 5.0/5).

Which are the top-rated Sports Law law firms worldwide?

Based on publicly available ratings, the highest rated include Dr. Hassan Elhais (5★, 27 reviews), Malixsana Legal Consultants (5★, 14 reviews) and Papireddy Associates (5★, 7 reviews). Ratings are one signal - check practice areas and ask about experience with matters like yours.

Can I find a Sports Law lawyer who speaks my language?

Yes. The languages listed most often are English, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish and Urdu. Each profile shows the languages the firm works in.

How much does a Sports Law lawyer cost?

Fees depend on the firm, the lawyer's seniority and the complexity of the matter. Among firms that publish a price range here, the most common is moderate ($$). Ask for a written estimate and the fee basis (hourly, fixed or contingency) before you start - our guide to lawyer fees explains the options.

How do I choose the right Sports Law law firm?

Start from your issue and location, compare practice areas, languages and recognitions, and ask about fees in writing. Our guide on choosing a law firm in another country has a step-by-step checklist.