Sport

Sport has always been an expression of fundamental ethical and educational values as well as a vehicle of communication. Today more than ever, it represents one of the main industries of modernity, with significant economic and employment benefits.

The global sport industry is worth more than USD 600 billion, with an average annual growth rate of 7 per cent and an upward trend for the upcoming years. A global business involving governments, federations, associations, sport clubs, sponsors, athletes, as well as all other entities involved in the production of goods and the provision of related services.

Sports today are not only a noble pursuit, but a true industry (highly competitive, complex, and global in scope). The rules of the game make it a risky and demanding field, where success requires more than talent alone. Behind every sporting initiative lies a deeper challenge: the need for strong technical expertise, cross-disciplinary knowledge, and solid managerial skills, just like in any other business venture.

Sports law is an autonomous and independent system and is, therefore, endowed with its own statutes and regulations, as well as its own sports justice bodies. Sports justice is the system of rules through which the sports organisation settles its internal matters. Each federation and associated sports discipline has its own sports justice body, governed by statutes and regulations.

Rödl & Partner, through its sports department, responds to these needs with a dedicated team of experts - made up of attorneys at law specialised in sports law, certified tax consultants, statutory auditors and strategic consultants active in the sports sector. This team offers integrated and highly specialized legal, and tax advisory services tailored to the specific challenges of the sports world.

With the implementation of the One Stop Shop model applied to the sports business, Rödl & Partner acts as a reference consultant for institutional bodies, associations, sports clubs, athletes, sponsors, companies and investors in order to accompany them on their path of ordinary management and extraordinary transactions.

Clients benefit from Rödl & Partner’s international focus, industry-specific know-how, and global presence. Our approach combines coaching and strategic support to help clients reach their goals—wherever they are in the world.​