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Our in-depth knowledge of FIFA and UEFA Regulations enables us to advise national associations, leagues, regulators and other stakeholders worldwide on how these Regulations should be adopted and enforced. We can also advise on issues created by divergences in the adoption of these rules in national association regulations and what this may mean for those associations or for the affiliated clubs and players.
We can assist in drafting regulations or reviewing regulations and we can ensure that the national association administration understands the detail and how to handle any disputes relating to them.
Clubs
Dispute resolution, transfer negotiation, transfer contracts
Players
Legal representation, dispute resolution, disciplinary and doping
Coaches
Dispute resolution, representation, contract enforcement
Intermediaries
Representation agreements, employment contracts, contract enforcement
Associations & Leagues
Expert advice on FIFA Regulations and UEFA Regulations
Investors
Regulatory issues for investors, access to international networks
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