Practice Area

Sports Law

Our Sports Law practice combines legal excellence with a deep understanding of the sports industry. We represent athletes, clubs, and federations.

Player Contracts

Transfer Negotiations

Pipeline & Infrastructure​

Anti-Doping

Sports Arbitration

Club Governance

Our Expertise

Sports Law at VERTEX

VERTEX’s Sports Law practice provides specialized legal services to the growing sports industry in the MENA region. Our team combines legal expertise with a passion for sports, representing athletes, clubs, federations, and sports businesses.

: We negotiate employment contracts, transfer agreements, and image rights deals for professional athletes across football, tennis, and other sports. Our team ensures athletes' interests are protected throughout their careers.

 

: We advise sports clubs and governing bodies on governance structures, regulatory compliance, and commercial operations. Our team helps organizations navigate the complex regulatory frameworks that govern professional sports.

 

: We structure and negotiate sponsorship agreements, broadcasting rights, and merchandise licensing deals. Our team maximizes commercial value while ensuring legal compliance.

 

 

: We represent clients before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber, and national sports tribunals, handling disputes related to transfers, contracts, doping, and disciplinary matters.

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Our Specialists

Lawyers in This Practice

Ahmed Zalat

Ahmed Zalat

Founding & Managing Partner – Head of Corporate and M&A
Ahmed Abbas

Ahmed Abbas

Senior Associate
Salma Tarek

Salma Tarek

Associate
Mohamed Abbas

Mohamed Abbas

Associate
Farah S. Badr

Farah S. Badr

Associate
Youssef El-Helbawy

Youssef El-Helbawy

Associate
Naguib Wael

Naguib Wael

Associate
Nora Adel

Nora Adel

Administration

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