At Switalskis, our sports lawyers are regularly instructed by football clubs, players, coaches, and other stakeholders to help with a range of legal needs. Whether you need support with representation in court or advice on a professional contract, our team is on your side. We can assist clients with all of the following legal services:

• Personal injury claims for football injuries: if you sustain an injury during a match or in training, compensation can aid your recovery and protect your finances.
• Commercial contracts: whether you're signing new players, managing transfers or pursuing brand deals related to image rights, Switalskis can review your contracts and make sure they meet your needs.
• Retirement and exit planning: finances must be managed correctly during your career to support you during your retirement, and we can help both individuals and businesses make decisions for the future.
• Family law: being a member of the sports industry can bring unique challenges to divorce proceedings, child arrangement orders and financial matters. The football law team at Switalskis can approach these proceedings with a full understanding of your circumstances and the potential ramifications of your decisions.
• Property: whether you need advice on a property portfolio or investing in a new stadium for your club's future, our sports lawyers can take care of all the legal requirements.
• Employment law: if disputes arise between footballers and their clubs, coaches or managers, a quick resolution is needed to minimise disruption. Switalskis advises all parties on their legal obligations according to their contracts and the relevant employment legislation.
• Motoring offences: with the extensive travel requirements placed on athletes and managers, the risk of motoring offences increases and the consequences of losing your licence can be severe. We offer defence services and can work to protect your licence.
• Wills, IHT and estate planning: professional footballers and industry figures often have a varied portfolio of assets that must be managed, not just now but also for your loved ones when you die. We’ll make sure everything you’ve worked for is protected for the ones you love when the time is right.

Our sports lawyers are experts in their respective fields and are united by a passion for the game. As a full service law firm, we also benefit from the legal expertise of solicitors in a range of related areas, which means we can deliver a comprehensive service to football clubs, players and representatives.