A Rapidly Expanding Sports and Entertainment Sector as the Kingdom Hosts Global Events
The Kingdom's hosting of major global sporting events has transformed the sports sector in the Eastern Province, from local clubs pursuing professionalization to event organizers managing enormous budgets. This rapid growth comes alongside increasing contractual complexity, from multi-party commercial sponsorship agreements to event licenses requiring coordination across several government bodies.
Player and Coach Contracts
We draft and review player and coach contracts for sports clubs, including transfer, loan, and performance-linked bonus clauses, accounting for the differences between local players and foreign professionals in terms of residency and permit requirements.
Commercial Sponsorship for Clubs and Events
We help clubs and event organizers negotiate and draft commercial sponsorship agreements with sponsoring companies, balancing the required investment size against the exposure and brand rights granted to the sponsor, and we protect our clients from overly exclusive clauses that restrict future sponsorship opportunities.
Sports and Public Event Licensing
Before any major public event, we follow up licensing requirements before the General Sports Authority and security and municipal bodies, multi-layered procedures that can derail the entire event if not completed in time.
Transfer and Contractual Bonus Disputes
We represent clubs and players in transfer disputes, particularly when a disagreement arises over training compensation or solidarity payments owed when a player moves from their original club, alongside bonus disputes tied to performance conditions not clearly met.
Liability for Public Safety at Major Events
Massive public events place legal liability for attendee safety on the organizer, and we help event organizers draft documented safety policies and clear entry terms that limit legal exposure if an incident occurs.
Broadcasting Contracts and Media Rights for Matches and Events
With the growing value of television and digital broadcasting rights for major sporting matches and events, we help clubs and organizers negotiate broadcasting agreements that preserve their financial rights and clarify the exclusivity scope granted to each broadcaster, while avoiding conflicts between these rights and existing commercial sponsorship commitments.
How We Start With You
Send us the details of the event or sports contract of interest on WhatsApp. We provide a quick assessment of the legal and timing requirements before any commitment.