The leisure, sports and tourism sector is constantly evolving and is characterised by the growing integration of sports, entertainment, hospitality and brand partnerships. It is a highly visible industry with significant media and reputational exposure, where the effective management of legal matters plays a strategic role.

The digitalisation of platforms, the internationalisation of events, the exploitation of commercial rights and evolving sponsorship models are reshaping traditional business models. Against this backdrop, industry players require specialised legal advice capable of effectively addressing the wide range of regulatory, contractual and compliance issues involved.

OUR SERVICES

We advise a broad range of clients operating in leisure, professional and amateur sports, motorsport, sponsorships, events and tourism, including athletes, sports clubs and federations, leagues, racing teams, event organisers, investors, as well as businesses operating in the hotel and hospitality sector.

Our advice covers, among other areas:

• sponsorship agreements and commercial partnerships
• image rights, media rights and intellectual property matters generally
• organisation and management of events, sporting competitions and major events
• administrative law and authorisations
• real estate, hospitality and accommodation facilities
• commercial contracts and licensing
• sports employment law and contracts with athletes and technical staff
• civil litigation, arbitration and proceedings before sports governing and judicial bodies.

We assist our clients in structuring and managing complex, high-impact projects, providing an integrated and multidisciplinary approach that takes into account the legal, commercial, regulatory and reputational aspects specific to the sector.