The Legal Edge
in Global Sports

Dutchman & Partners provides elite legal representation for professional athletes, clubs, and agencies. We combine legal excellence with deep sports industry insight to protect careers and maximize opportunities worldwide.

€50M+
Contracts Negotiated
98%
Case Success Rate
24/7
Global Support
3
Languages

Professional Sports Law Services

Comprehensive legal solutions for athletes, clubs, and agencies at every level of professional sports.

Athlete Representation

Full-spectrum career management including contract negotiation, endorsement deals, image rights, and career transitions.

  • Contract Negotiation & Review
  • Endorsement & Sponsorship Deals
  • Image Rights Management
  • Career Transition Support

FIFA & CAS Disputes

Expert representation in FIFA, CAS, and national federation disputes, contractual conflicts, and disciplinary proceedings.

  • FIFA Dispute Resolution
  • CAS Arbitration
  • Contractual Disputes
  • Disciplinary Proceedings

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

Strategic contract analysis, drafting, and negotiation for transfers, sponsorships, and commercial partnerships.

  • Contract Drafting & Review
  • Transfer Agreements
  • Sponsorship Contracts
  • Commercial Partnerships

Agency & Club Advisory

Strategic counsel for sports agencies and clubs on governance, transfers, and commercial operations.

  • Agency Compliance
  • Club Operations
  • Transfer Strategy
  • Commercial Development

Recent Case Studies

Real results that demonstrate our expertise and success in sports law.

Player Representation

Won FIFA Dispute for Professional Footballer

Successfully represented a professional footballer in a complex FIFA dispute against his former club. The club withheld salary payments and registration rights, threatening the player's career.

Our legal team secured full payment of €850,000 in outstanding wages and obtained a favorable ruling that allowed the player to continue his professional career without restrictions.

Won Case at FIFA
Agency Representation

Successful CAS Appeal for Sports Agency

Represented a football agency in a CAS appeal against unfair commission deductions by a major European club. The club attempted to withhold €500,000 in agency fees.

Our strategic approach and thorough documentation led to a complete victory at CAS, securing the full commission payment plus legal costs for our client agency.

CAS Appeal Won
Contract Drafting

Comprehensive Contracts for Football Agency

Developed a complete contract suite for a growing football agency, including player representation agreements, transfer contracts, and sponsorship deals.

Created robust legal templates that protected the agency's interests while maintaining flexibility for various scenarios. The contracts have been successfully used in over 50 transfers with zero legal disputes.

50+ Successful Deals

Client Success Stories

Real victories for our clients in sports law matters.

Player Representation Victory

Represented a professional footballer in a FIFA dispute against his club for unpaid wages. The club claimed financial difficulties and refused to pay €850,000 in salary arrears.

Our legal strategy involved thorough documentation of the employment contract, payment records, and correspondence. We presented a compelling case at FIFA that resulted in a complete victory for the player.

€850,000 Recovered

Agency Commission Protected

Defended a football agency in a CAS appeal against a major European club that withheld €500,000 in legitimate agency fees for a successful player transfer.

We demonstrated that the agency had fulfilled all contractual obligations and that the club's withholding was unjustified. The CAS panel ruled in our favor, awarding full payment plus legal costs.

€500,000 Secured

Contract Excellence for Football Agency

Developed a comprehensive legal framework for a football agency expanding its operations across Europe, requiring contracts for player representation, transfers, and commercial deals.

Created adaptable contract templates that protected the agency's interests while remaining flexible for different jurisdictions. These contracts have facilitated over 50 successful transfers without legal disputes.

50+ Successful Transfers

Multi-Lingual Representation

Providing legal services in multiple languages for global sports representation.

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English

Native fluency for international sports law proceedings and documentation.

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Russian

Professional proficiency for CIS region clients and Russian-speaking athletes.

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Georgian

Native language for local representation and Georgian sports market.

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Contact Dutchman & Partners

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Why Choose Our Firm?

We combine legal excellence with deep sports industry insight. Our focus is on achieving real results for athletes, clubs, and agencies through strategic legal representation.

Direct Contact

+995 597 982 202

legal@dutchmanandpartners.com

Tbilisi, Georgia

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