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Sports law barristers, instructed directly.
For athletes, clubs and governing bodies, a barrister can advise on sports disputes and represent them at hearings and tribunals.
At a glance
Disciplinary
Disciplinary and anti-doping proceedings.
Contracts
Playing, image rights and commercial contracts.
Governance
Eligibility, selection and governing body rules.
Sports law covers the regulation of sport and the disputes that arise within it: disciplinary and anti-doping proceedings, selection and eligibility, contracts and image rights, and governance. A barrister can advise athletes, clubs, agents and governing bodies and represent them before sports tribunals and in court.
A barrister will assess the rules that apply, the merits and the value, and represent you at a disciplinary hearing or arbitration. Through Direct Access you can instruct a barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first.
Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
Through Direct Access you can instruct a sports barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first. Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
When to bring in a barrister
You face a disciplinary or anti-doping charge
A sports contract or selection decision is in dispute
A governing body's decision needs to be challenged
Frequently asked questions
Can a barrister handle a sports dispute directly?
Yes. Through Direct Access a barrister can advise you and represent you at a sports tribunal or arbitration, without going through a solicitor first.
Are sports disputes heard in court?
Many are resolved through sport-specific tribunals and arbitration rather than the courts. A barrister can represent you in either.
What does it cost?
Barristers often agree a fixed fee for advice or a hearing. There is no charge to enquire.
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