Sports Law

Our specialist Sports Law team provides expert advice and practical solutions to many high-profile sports people, sporting organisations and related businesses.

Expertise

We have developed close working relationships with high-profile sports personalities and professionals, providing day-to-day advisory, transactional and regulatory services. We have a wide range of expertise in advising on third-party commercial agreements, endorsement arrangements, image rights and reputation management.

We offer a comprehensive service through a multidisciplinary team, drawing on the skills of specialists in key legal areas – corporate, commercial and business, commercial property, banking and financial services, litigation & dispute resolution, media and regulatory.

We advise individual and business clients on loan facility and supporting security documentation relating to wealth management and tax planning structures. We offer extensive experience in the legal requirements of land and property, acting on behalf of private banking and wealth management units, sports clubs, charities limited by guarantee and trusts.

Services

  • Commercial Contracts, Sponsorship and Endorsement Arrangements
  • Broadcasting, Reputation Management and Defamation
  • Intellectual Property, Privacy and Image Rights
  • Data Protection
  • Disciplinary, Regulatory and Governance
  • Employment Law / Disciplinary Procedures
  • Property acquisitions, disposals, leasing and financing
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Litigation, Mediation and Dispute Resolution
'The individuals at Hayes are knowledgeable and reliable. Specific partners, such as David Phelan, I’ve worked with are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering results, making them a pleasure to collaborate with.'
Legal 500 2025
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