Sports law encompasses the broad range of legal issues that arise in the world of professional and amateur athletics. It combines elements of contract, employment, intellectual property, and tort law to address matters such as player and coach contracts, endorsement deals, disciplinary actions, doping regulations, and disputes between athletes, teams, and governing bodies. Sports law also involves protecting the rights and interests of clients within the complex framework of leagues, associations, and organizations. Our firm provides strategic advice and representation to athletes, coaches, teams, and organizations to help them navigate the world of sport.
Sports Law
Sports Contracts
We understand how brief and important an athletic career can be. Athletes, coaches, and sports organizations operate in a highly competitive and regulated industry where the terms of a contract can define careers. Our sport contract services are designed to protect your interests and maximize your opportunities — both on and off the field.
Our lawyers offer strategic advice on agreements made between athletes, teams, sponsors, and other industry stakeholders. These contracts can include player agreements, endorsement deals, licensing arrangements, appearance contracts, and employment terms. We are experienced negotiators, and will ensure that any agreement is fair, enforceable, and aligned with your career goals. A well structured sports contract also helps prevent future disputes and protects you from unfavorable obligations that may affect your future earning potential or professional reputation.
Sports contracts often involve complex legal and financial terms governed by league rules, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable employment law. Having experienced legal counsel ensures your rights are protected throughout the negotiation process, and that your agreement complies with the relevant governing bodies and statutory frameworks.
Our firm acts for athletes, coaches, clubs, and sponsors, providing practical, results driven legal advice. Whether you’re signing your first professional contract or renegotiating an existing agreement, we help you secure fair terms and protect your long-term interests.
Sports Disputes and Resolution
Sport can be as contentious as it is competitive. From disciplinary actions, contract disagreements, governance, doping and eligibility issues, disputes in the sports industry often require fast, informed, and strategic legal solutions. Our Sports Disputes and Resolution services are designed to help athletes, teams, and organizations protect their rights and resolve conflicts efficiently and effectively.
Resolution may occur through internal hearings, mediation, arbitration, or litigation in civil courts. Our lawyers assess the best forum and strategy for each case, balancing the need for confidentiality, cost-effectiveness, and timely outcomes. We also provide risk management advice to help clients avoid disputes before they arise. Sports disputes often involve strict deadlines, procedural rules, and complex jurisdictional issues. Having experienced legal counsel ensures your case is handled with precision and that your voice is effectively represented in your proceedings.
Our firm represents athletes, coaches, teams, and governing bodies in all levels of dispute resolution, including through the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada. We combine deep knowledge of sports law with practical experience to deliver clear, results-driven solutions.
Sports Law Team
Kevin Marshall
Kevin maintains a broad civil litigation and dispute resolution practice with a focus on construction law, commercial litigation, and administrative law.
Grant Morrison
Grant practices primarily in commercial litigation, with a particular focus on real estate, property, trust, mortgage disputes, including foreclosure proceedings, and employment-related matters.