Sports law

Artieri & Rohmer provides legal advice to international, regional, and national professional athletes, as well as investors, clubs, banks, and other stakeholders, addressing their legal needs across the entire spectrum of the sports industry.

The sports industry and its associated commercial activities are playing an increasingly crucial role globally, both financially and in terms of reputation.

Moreover, the growing convergence between the worlds of sports and business has created an international and diverse community of investors, stakeholders, governments, supranational organizations, brands, and of course, athletes.

The success of their interactions relies on high-quality legal counsel that takes into account the cultural and commercial specificities of the sports environment.

Such counsel is of paramount importance, particularly in the context of acquiring and financing sports businesses, valuing sports-related rights, developing infrastructure, and supporting event organizers.

Artieri & Rohmer assists its clients in negotiating and drafting various contracts (transfer, employment, partnership, image rights, sponsorship, etc.) to find the most suitable solutions.

Fields of intervention:

Sponsorship, partnership with organizers, event contracts, broadcasting rights, television and other media rights, as well as rights to the use of certain designations.
Marketing, promotional activities, privacy compliance, social media, merchandising, and other aspects of intellectual property.
Tax and estate planning for athletes, coaches, sports event organizers, etc.
Protection of athletes' owned brands, including charitable activities, sponsorship, domain names, and social media.
Employment contracts for athletes and administrative staff.
Club organization.