Sports Law
ZAG is one of Israel’s leading law firms in the field of sports law and has acquired a distinguished reputation in all matters pertaining to sports in Israel. The firm provides legal services to athletes, clubs, associations, agents, and commercial institutions in and outside of Israel.
Clients of ZAG’s Sports Law Division benefit from its experience in:
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Representation vis-à-vis sporting institutions, associations and domestic and international unions, including the CAS - Court Arbitration of Sport, FAT-FIBA Arbitration Tribunal, FIFA - Players Status Committee.
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Accompaniment and advice to athletes in all legal matters arising throughout their sporting careers, including their various rights, contracts, insurance, and tax matters.
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Representation of athletes in sponsorships, promotions, and advertising contracts.
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Representation of sporting institutions such as associations and clubs.
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Advice on establishment of sporting clubs, teams, and managements.
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Ongoing legal counseling of various sports organizations in their daily operations, including assistance in the commercial insurance, taxation, and labor fields.
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Representation of domestic and international sports agencies.
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Representation of sponsors, adoptive associations, and commercial investors wishing to contribute to sports.
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Representation of athletes in connection with tortious claims, damages and other
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claims for compensation from various parties.
Thanks to its extensive experience and established reputation in the field, ZAG plays an active role in legislation on sporting matters in Israel.
Contacts: Adv. Joseph Gayer , Adv. Solly Laniado
At ZAG, professionalism, excellence, and innovation are key values in fulfilling the firm’s commitment to provide clients with top-level service.