Sports

Athletes, teams, and sports organizations frequently require expert assistance in maneuvering through the complexities of the sports industry, protecting their rights, and negotiating fair deals.

Our experienced team works tirelessly to form a solid understanding of our sports law clients and their particular circumstances. 

Similarly to sports trainers, we are dedicated to helping our clients maintain competitive performance off the field. Our clients include:

• professional & amateur athletes
• regional sports teams
• collegiate athletic associations & athletic foundations
• sports agencies & individual agents
• sports franchises & leagues
• coaches
• sponsors
• event promoters & organizers
• sports & recreation associations
• sports facilities operators
• startup companies in sports, e-sports & gaming.

Zannes Law offers a wide range of personalized legal services to our sports law clients, including:

• review, drafting, negotiation, and execution of contracts relating to:
  • player, team & league contracts
  • sponsorship agreements
  • athlete endorsements
  • venue naming rights
  • agency contracts
  • joint ventures
  • event licenses
  • facility management contracts
  • merchandising & licensing 
  • advertising & promotions
  • brand marketing activations
  • media rights
  • content distribution
  • and more!
• registration, protection, licensing, and monetization of intellectual property rights (such as names, logos, content, on-screen avatars, etc.);
• compliance with provincial gaming & contest regulations;
• incorporation; and
• internal governance & risk management.

Our clients’ success is front and centre. Ready to take the next step? The Zannes Law team is here to support you throughout your journey in sports.

We also offer in-person meetings at our offices in Toronto’s Financial District and in Niagara Falls.