Schillings advises on a full range of issues arising out of sporting contracts, ranging from non-contentious issues, such as the negotiation and drafting of sporting contracts, through to advice on Sponsorship Agreements (see Sponsorship Protection and dealing with complex contentious disputes (see Dispute Resolution).
Our expertise encompasses all aspects of the drafting and negotiating of sporting contracts. For example, we have advised both buyers and sellers on Broadcasting Contracts.
We have also advised both players and clubs on a number of high-profile transfers, both domestic and international. Our team have worked on transfers involving significant regulatory issues, such as third party ownership, and international players joining Premier League clubs from South America, Europe and Russia. To make the transfer process even smoother, we are also able to advise on the form and content of the requisite professional playing contracts and, if necessary, any Image Rights Agreements (see Intellectual Property). Our firm is also well-placed to advise on the drafting and negotiation of agency agreements.
We also advise on Employment Relations (see Employment Relations and Restraint of Trade).