Sports & Entertainment

Sports and entertainment mediation provides a confidential, cost-effective way to resolve disputes involving athletes, teams, agents, and entertainment professionals. It helps negotiate conflicts over contracts, sponsorships, endorsements, and employment while preserving reputations and professional relationships.

Services

Anti‐doping and other non‐doping disciplinary cases

We help athletes accused of doping negotiate reduced penalties, appeal bans, or reach settlements with governing bodies, avoiding lengthy legal battles.

Sponsorship and Endorsement Conflicts

We resolve disputes between athletes, teams, venues and sponsors over contract terms, brand obligations, or reputational issues, protecting financial interests and professional relationships.

Distribution & Funding and Production

We helps studios, producers, and distributors resolve conflicts over budgets, rights, and creative control, ensuring smooth project completion and market release.

Contract Disputes

We help actors, writers, and directors resolve pay disputes and profit-sharing disagreements with studios. In the sports landscape, we help reach agreements on salary caps, revenue sharing, and working conditions.

& Others...

If your circumstances do not align with the categories mentioned above, there is no need for concern. Our team is still equipped to assist you. Simply schedule a complimentary consultation, and our seasoned professionals will diligently work to address and resolve your unique dispute.

Case Studies of Succesful Mediations in Sports & Entertainment

UFC Fighter Pay Dispute (2021)

Issue: UFC fighters, led by prominent athletes like Georges St-Pierre, raised concerns about low pay and lack of benefits compared to the organization's revenue.
Mediation Outcome: Mediators helped the UFC and fighters negotiate better pay structures and benefits, including health insurance and post-career support.
Impact: The mediation improved fighter satisfaction and retention, strengthening the UFC's reputation as a fair organization.