At Wollens Solicitors, our Sports Law division offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals and organisations in the sports industry. Our expertise spans critical areas such as contract negotiations, sponsorship agreements, disciplinary matters, regulatory issues, and sport injury claims. We also handle commercial deals, financial advice, intellectual property rights, and immigration matters, providing holistic support to athletes and sports professionals.

Led by Marco, who has extensive knowledge of the sports sector, our team understands the complexities and unique challenges of the profession. This insight allows us to approach each matter with sensitivity and strategic focus, ensuring our clients receive personalized and effective solutions.

Through our experts, we’ve nurtured a robust network within the sports industry, offering valuable advantages to our clients. Whether you’re a rising talent or an established star, we’re here to help you navigate contract negotiations, transfer dealings, bonuses, sponsorships, and even photo shoots.

Our Sports Law division reflects our dedication to innovation and adaptability, recognising the evolving legal needs of the sports industry and our commitment to serving them.

Beyond sports-specific matters, Wollens offers a full suite of legal services to support your broader needs. Whether it’s financial planning, litigation, buying a home, addressing family matters, or making a will, we provide expert advice and guidance to protect your interests on and off the field.

At Wollens, we understand the demands of the sports industry and the importance of addressing both professional and personal legal matters. Let us be your trusted partner, offering comprehensive legal solutions to help you focus on what you do best: excelling in your sport.

The sports law division is headed up by

Marco Floreale

Partner

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Our Expertise

Disciplinary Matters

Sport is by its very nature a competitive and pressurised environment to be in and around which increases the chances of a sports professional to act out of character. This…

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Financial Advice

Wollens Financial Planning has a clear purpose: to make your money work for you. We have established our financial planning service to provide you with quality, impartial advice of the…

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Immigration

Given that sport and physical activity contributes £39 billion to the UK’s economy as of September 2022, it is unsurprising that the UK is a top destination for sports professionals…

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Intellectual Property

Whether it is a new idea, device or an original creation intellectual property plays a pivotal role in the sporting world. Intellectual property has elevated the total worth of the…

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Representation

Representation of athletes and clubs in sport plays a critical role in ensuring fair dealings and protecting the interests of athletes, agents, clubs, and other stakeholders. It encompasses the legal…

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Sponsorship & Endorsements

Sponsorships and endorsements are vital components of the sports industry, offering players and clubs opportunities to enhance their income, brand visibility, and public profile. We provide expert advice to ensure…

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Sports Injuries

An injured sports player can make an action in either trespass to the person or negligence against the opponent/s who caused the injury to them. This could apply in circumstances…

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Sports Litigation & Arbitration

At Wollens we have specialist sports law litigation and arbitration lawyers.  Our Sports Litigation Team deals with the full range of contentious sporting dispute work as well as arbitration and…

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Sports Regulation

Sports regulation plays a vital role in maintaining fairness, safety, and integrity within the sporting world. At Wollens Solicitors, we provide expert legal advice to individuals involved in sports, including…

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Get in Touch

Get in touch with our team of Sports Law experts today to discuss your requirements. You can contact us via email Email or telephone us 01803 213251

Our Partners

Exeter City FC

Wollens is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Exeter City Football Club who have appointed us as the club’s official Legal Services Partner.

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Torquay United FC

Wollens is delighted to have been appointed as the preferred legal services partner to Torquay United Football Club.

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Somerset County Cricket Club

Wollens have signed a new partnership with Somerset County Cricket Club, the new agreement will see Wollens become Preferred Legal Partner to the club.

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Yeovil Town FC

Wollens is delighted to have been appointed as the preferred legal services partner to Yeovil Town Football Club.

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Johan Cruyff Institute

Wollens are very happy to have a collaboration with the Johan Cruyff Institute where we can make a difference to all elite sports people’s professional development during their sporting careers and after.

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