At AKALP HUKUK, we provide comprehensive legal services to both sports clubs and athletes, offering strategic guidance across all areas of Sports Law. Our firm combines deep legal expertise with a thorough understanding of the sports industry, allowing us to deliver tailored and practical solutions to the unique challenges faced by our clients. Whether advising a professional club on regulatory compliance or representing an athlete in a disciplinary dispute, we are committed to protecting our clients’ rights and advancing their interests at every level of competition.

Comprehensive Legal Support for Clubs and Athletes

Our Sports Law practice covers the full spectrum of legal issues in professional and amateur sports. We assist clubs with player and coach contracts, transfer negotiations, sponsorship and broadcasting agreements, image rights, and commercial partnerships. For athletes, we provide legal representation in contract negotiations, transfers, and disciplinary matters, ensuring that their professional rights and reputations are fully safeguarded. Every transaction and agreement we handle is carefully structured to comply with the rules of the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), FIFA, UEFA, and other governing bodies.

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration in Sports

AKALP HUKUK has extensive experience representing both clubs and athletes in disputes before national and international sports authorities, including TFF, FIFA, UEFA, and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Our team handles cases involving unpaid fees, transfer bans, contractual breaches, and disciplinary sanctions. We are skilled in sports arbitration procedures and offer strong advocacy to ensure that our clients’ positions are effectively presented and defended before all relevant bodies.

Regulatory Compliance and Governance for Clubs

Beyond dispute resolution, we advise clubs on compliance, governance, and financial matters. Our lawyers assist with drafting and revising club statutes, ensuring compliance with financial fair play and federation regulations, and managing relations with sports governing bodies. We help clubs operate transparently, sustainably, and in accordance with national and international legal standards, allowing them to focus on athletic performance and organizational success.

At AKALP HUKUK, we take pride in serving as trusted legal partners to both clubs and athletes. Whether negotiating contracts, resolving disputes, or ensuring regulatory compliance, our Sports Law team combines professionalism, industry knowledge, and unwavering dedication to achieve the best outcomes for our clients in every aspect of their sporting careers.