Sports law & Disputes
LCF Law Group provides comprehensive legal support to athletes, sports clubs, federations, and other participants in the sports industry.
With solid experience in international arbitration, doping, employment, and commercial disputes, as well as taxation, the firm delivers comprehensive legal solutions — from contract structuring and compliance to representation before disciplinary bodies and courts.
As legal advisors to the Ukrainian Association of Football, LCF Law Group stands among the leading firms in sports law, recognized for its proven expertise and long-standing commitment to the sports industry.
The team advises on national legislation, international standards, and regulatory frameworks of leading sports organizations, assisting athletes, coaches, agents, clubs, federations, and investors across all key areas — from competition preparation and transfer operations to the commercialization of sports rights.
Guided by precision, industry insight, and a commitment to integrity, LCF Law Group empowers its clients to move forward with confidence — safeguarding their interests and achieving long-term success in the ever-evolving world of sports.
Our services
- Advising on image and commercial rights of athletes and clubs, sponsorship agreements, sports investments, esports and digital rights.
- Negotiating and drafting contracts for athletes, coaches, clubs, and federations, as well as handling employment disputes and transfers, including international ones.
- Representing clients before dispute resolution bodies of sports federations, national courts, and international arbitration institutions.
- Providing full legal support in doping matters — from monitoring sample collection procedures to ensuring compliance with anti-doping regulations and representing clients before NADC, WADA, and other regional or international anti-doping authorities.
- Advising on licensing matters (including coaching licenses, broadcasting and media rights, and esports tournament licenses), corporate governance in sports, and compliance with competition law in assessing agreements and decisions.
- Providing legal support on tax matters in the sports industry.
- Representing clients in disciplinary proceedings (match-fixing, violations of game rules, ethics and conduct codes, or fan misconduct), and defending athletes in doping-related cases.
- Legal support for sports events and tournaments — from organization to completion.