Sports Law
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 4
About
Provided by Global Sports Advocates, LLC
Global Sports Advocates' sports law practice encompasses a broad range of matters in the following areas: Anti-Doping, Eligibility, Equine Disputes, International Sports Arbitration & Dispute Resolution, FIFA Disputes, Name, Image & Likeness, Sports Contracts, Sports Governance and Women's Sports. The firm is widely recognized for its experience representing clients in high-profile sports matters in connection with the Olympic movement, the NCAA, and the U.S. professional sports leagues, including the UFC. The firm has worked as outside counsel to several players' associations.
Chambers Review
The Global Sports Advocates team is renowned throughout the market for its strength in advising athletes in complex sports disputes. The group has handled a vast range of matters including breach of contract and IP disputes. The practitioners demonstrate considerable strength in assisting clients facing allegations of anti-doping rule violations. The team is adept at handling both domestic and international issues.
Work Highlights
- GSA defended Peter Bol against doping allegations following a false positive test for EPO. Sport Integrity Australia and WADA cleared him in July 2023.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Global Sports Advocates has the scope and experience to handle complex matters."
"The team's level of service is exceptional."
"The group has a lot of experience and expertise."
"Global Sports Advocates has the scope and experience to handle complex matters."
"The team's level of service is exceptional."
"The group has a lot of experience and expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Greene concentrates his practice primarily on disputes within the sports space, in particular anti-doping proceedings. He is regularly retained to represent athletes before the Court of Arbitration for Sport and other governing bodies.
"Paul is one of the best lawyers in the anti-doping space."
"His cross-examination skills are second to none."
Matt Kaiser has a growing practice in the sports sphere. He has notable experience of assisting on matters arising from allegations of violations to the anti-doping rule.
"He is very experienced and goes above and beyond to help clients."