Our lawyers have extensive experience in the Sports sector. We understand that sport is far more than just entertainment – it is a business. There are disputes to be resolved, commercial interests to be protected as well as governance and legal principles to be upheld, and that is where we step in. We excel in providing consistent, effective and efficient legal solutions to our clients.

Law and sports share one key trait: the uncertainty of outcomes. However, with our team of experienced sports attorneys, our clients can enjoy the game without anxiety.

The Fairbridges Wertheim Becker Sports Law practice group is an experienced member of various panels of legal service providers. Any stakeholder in the sports sector is assured of a dedicated team of attorneys with a deep understanding of the industry. We deliver legal solutions efficiently while upholding the highest standards of quality.

Our clients include, amongst others, the South African Football Association (SAFA), Titans Cricket, the Eastern Cricket Union, the Gauteng Football Association, Baroka Football Club, the SAIL Group as well as the Golden Lions Rugby Union.

Our areas of specialisation include: 

• Litigation at all Superior Courts, Lower Courts and Special Tribunals
• Commercial Rights
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediations, Negotiations and Arbitrations)
• Disciplinary Hearings
• Contractual Disputes
• Contract Drafting, Negotiation and Review
• Developing Institutionalised Policies
• Reputation Management (Defamation Law)
• Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Doping and Match-Fixing in Sports
• Forensic Investigations