Sports & Entertainment
Legal Strategy for a Fast-Moving Game
Passion for Sports & Entertainment
Driven by a genuine passion for sports and entertainment, we have built up a specialised team of experts who can provide you with comprehensive advice on all legal issues relating to this dynamic industry. A unique integration of legal expertise and hands-on industry involvement allows us to deliver tailored solutions while staying closely connected to the fast-paced world of sports and entertainment.
When One Clause Costs Millions and Could Have Been Avoided
In sports and entertainment, it’s often the smallest legal details that carry the greatest risks. A missing clause, vague wording, or overlooked regulation can lead to disputes, damaged reputations, or even multi-million-euro losses. Careers, brands, and entire projects have faltered over what seemed like minor oversights.
That’s why our Sports & Entertainment team combines legal precision with deep industry insight. We craft clear, forward-thinking agreements, structure deals strategically, and identify risks before they become problems. So your success isn’t left vulnerable to what’s buried in the fine print.
Whether you are closing a deal, negotiating a contract, launching a campaign, or navigating complex regulations: We deliver strategic legal solutions with precision and clarity.
What Sets Us Apart
We’re not just a fullservice law firm in Sports & Entertainment. With GÖRG Sports GmbH we’ve taken the leap to primary focus on transfers and player representation. That’s as close to the action as you can get.
In an industry where contracts are complex and stakes high, most firms stop at legal counsel. We go further: our legal experts and seasoned sports managers collaborate to ensure player transfers are handled with precision, compliance, and strategic vision.
This gives our clients access to a dedicated unit that cultivates player relationships, represents athletes' interests and handles transfer logistics. This unique constellation bridges the gap betweeen strategy in the boardroom and implementation on the sidelines – without handovers, without silos.
We are committed to your success in the sports and entertainment sector.
Who We Advise
We work with those who shape the sports and entertainment industry, on and off the field. Our clients include:
- Athletes, players, coaches and team managers
- Professional leagues and clubs (with a particular focus on football)
- Sports organizations and governing bodies
- Player agents, athlete consultants and sports agencies
- Media companies, broadcasters and digital platforms
- eSports and gaming companies and investors in those fields
- Sponsors and licensors
Our Core Areas of Expertise Include:
- Sports law, governance and regulatory matters
- Strategic joint ventures and M&A transactions involving clubs, agencies, media companies and investors
- Corporate law, compliance, restructurings and shareholder matters
- Antitrust law and unfair competition
- Drafting and negotiating all kind of contracts and contractual matters (i.e. employment contracts, separation packages, transfer agreements)
- Drafting and negotiating all kind of licensing and exploitation agreements concerning copyrights, trademarks, design rights, including protection and enforcement of such rights
- Broadcasting and media rights
- Advising on image rights and personality rights as well as press law
- Representation of clubs and athletes before the respective courts including the courts of the respective sports associations
- Merchandising, ticketing, events and hospitality arrangements
- Sponsoring
- eSports, gaming and sports betting
