Employment law in sports is a complex and dynamic field in which we excel as a law firm. Our knowledgeable attorneys understand the unique labor relations within the sports industry, whether it involves contracts of professional athletes, coaches, or other personnel within sports organizations. We provide legal advice to employers, employees, contractors and clients alike. We also assist our clients in legal proceedings in the field of employment law, whether it involves (international) arbitration or litigation before the (subdistrict) court.

As an agent in basketball, are you not getting paid your commission? Is there a dispute between a player and club about bonuses, back salary or the termination of a contract? At BMDW Attorneys at Law you have come to the right place for legal advice in the world of (professional) basketball.

Many sports organizations are like ordinary businesses. They have to deal with contracts, general terms and conditions, shareholder disputes, mergers and acquisitions and questions about good governance structures. BMDW Lawyers provides companies, both in and outside of sports, with legal advice on contract law and corporate law.

Being accused of an anti-doping violation is probably the worst nightmare for any (professional) athlete. In any case, it is important to act right away as soon as an athlete is accused of a doping violation. After all, the penalties and consequences can be very large. Not only does the accused athlete face years of suspension, an (alleged) doping violation can also have consequences for contracts, for example with a team or sponsor. BMDW Advocaten provides high-quality legal support in doping cases. We ensure that the consequences of a (wrongful) accusation are reduced to an absolute minimum.

BMDW Advocaten specializes in providing legal support to the games and esports industry. We regularly provide game studios with legal advice, for example in the field of employment law or intellectual property law. Esports teams and professional esports players also belong to our firm's clientele. We provide them with legal advice, for example on player contracts and sponsorship agreements.

Intellectual property rights play an increasingly important role, both in sports and beyond. Intellectual property rights include trademark rights, copyrights and patents. Perhaps even more important are portrait rights (image rights). Although portrait rights are not formally intellectual property rights, they have strong similarities to them. We advise and litigate on intellectual property rights and portrait rights. And, of course, we also draft contracts for our clients. This of course includes sponsorship contracts.

Are you facing disciplinary law in sports? For example, are you accused of a doping violation? Or of transgressive behavior? Our lawyers will provide you with the best legal assistance during this intense period.

Sports disciplinary law plays a key role in maintaining fair play and the reputation of sports. National and international sports organizations have their own disciplinary committees and rules, and these vary from sport to sport. Disciplinary proceedings can be very invasive and legally complex and often require specialized legal expertise to bring the case to a successful conclusion.

Cycling teams, cyclists, cycling agents in cycling and sponsors can turn to BMDW Advocaten for legal support. In addition to specialist legal knowledge about relevant laws and regulations (e.g. from the UCI), BMDW Advocaten also has an extensive network in the world of cycling. This makes BMDW Advocaten the legal partner for anyone active in cycling.