Sport Law
The world of sports is centred around athletic ability and athletic competition. Sports competition is set with a legal framework, at whatever level – elite or amateur. The legal framework is in part contractual, part tortious and in large part regulatory.
At LPS we specialise in the representation of elite athletes in regulatory matters (mainly disciplinary proceedings) brought by sporting bodies.
Lachlan Palmer is also a FIFA licensed football agent so can assist footballers and professional football clubs in the negotiation of football contracts, football transfers and also the licencing of ‘personal’ image rights to commercial sponsors.
Prioritising amicable solutions
Under the leadership of Lachlan Palmer, who boasts an impressive track record of representing sports stars in regulatory tussles with the Football Association, the English Football League, the World Judo Federation and world motorsports’ governing body, the FIA. LPS offers an unmatched blend of expertise and passion in sports law. Whether addressing disputes in the Court System or managing disciplinary procedures imposed by sporting governing bodies, LPS’s commitment to athletes is unwavering.
Consistent with LPS’s overall philosophy, our primary goal is to resolve disputes outside of Court. By partnering with players’ unions and representative bodies, we aim not only to offer guidance and dispute resolution expertise, but also to build and preserve lasting relationships in the sports world, ensuring athletes are always supported.