Today, sports are not only activities that contribute to physical and social well-being, but also represent a rapidly growing economic sector and a distinct commercial field. The increasing financial influence of sports activities, their interaction with various industries, and the existence of unique, sport-specific rules have made the development of Sports Law as an independent legal discipline inevitable. One of the defining characteristics of this discipline is that its rules and concepts are globally applicable.
At Türeli & Ceylan, we develop strategic solutions aligned with the dynamic structure of sports law and provide legal advisory and dispute resolution services to our clients.
Dispute Resolution
Our sports law attorneys effectively represent athletes, coaches, managers, clubs, federations, and associations in all financial and disciplinary disputes before national and international sports arbitration bodies. We also act as counsel for our clients in proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, as well as during appeals—providing strategic legal support at every stage.
Advisory Services
Türeli & Ceylan offers comprehensive legal consultancy in the corporate transformation of sports clubs, including matters such as spin-offs, transfers, and other related legal procedures. We guide our clients through the drafting and management of agreements arising from sports activities, such as media rights, sponsorship, advertising, and ticketing.
Our team also provides expert legal assistance in drafting sport-specific agreements such as athlete contracts, management contracts, and transfer agreements between players, coaches, managers, and clubs. We offer up-to-date legal guidance on the regulations and practices established by national and international sports federations and governing bodies.
Additionally, we advise on internal club governance, planning of board and general assembly procedures, contract drafting, and the protection of athletes’ and clubs’ personality rights in written and visual media—key areas in which Türeli & Ceylan's team excels.