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ROWAN LEGAL provides comprehensive legal services in the field of sports law, ranging from advising individual athletes on legal matters to addressing various legal aspects concerning sports associations and clubs. Additionally, we handle the resolution of contentious issues related to this domain, on both the national and international levels.

Why choose us

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We realize that sport and law are very close to each other these days

We have detailed knowledge of the pertinent legal regulations and many years of hands-on experience. In addition, we closely monitor current events and jurisprudence, enabling us to deliver top-tier services that evolve together with this legal domain.

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We have a team of experienced experts in this field

A number of our lawyers are also actively involved in important sports organizations in the Czech Republic. For instance, they serve as arbitrators within the Board of Arbitrators of the Football Association of the Czech Republic, with Miloš Olík, a partner of firm, holding the position of Chairman of the Board.

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We can offer a multidisciplinary full-service covering the field of sports law

In the sports law sector, we connect the various specializations of our law firm and can make full use of the overlap of sports law standards across legal branches in all areas.

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What we do for clients

  • Preparation of contracts related to the performance of sports activities, transfer contracts.
  • Preparation of contracts related to sponsorship and marketing.
  • Dispute resolution in sport through mediation and negotiation.
  • Obfuscation in court and arbitration proceedings.
  • Representation in disciplinary proceedings.
  • Preparation and revision of complete regulations of sports associations.

Who will be dedicated to assisting you

Miloš Olík

What our clients say about us

Collaborations that bring satisfaction to both us and our clients

National Sports Supervisory Authority

We provide the Czech Anti-Doping Committee with comprehensive legal advice, focusing on employment law, compliance, public procurement and tax law, supporting both routine operations, specific legal matters and representing it before regulatory bodies.

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Czech Ice Hockey Association

A framework agreement for the provision of legal services has been concluded.

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Arbitration at the Board of Arbitrators of the Football Association of the Czech Republic (FAČR)

Miloš Olík, Vilém Podešva, Martin Janoušek and Michal Čáp have many years of experience as arbitrators of the Board of Arbitrators of the Football Association of the Czech Republic (FAČR), which mainly decides property disputes between players, football clubs and each other. Miloš Olík is also its chairman.

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Leading Czech athlete

We represented a leading Czech athlete in a doping case in proceedings before the disciplinary committee of the national sports union and before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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Granting of Therapeutic Use Exemption

We secured a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for our client during anti-doping proceedings, enabling medical use of a prohibited substance under stringent conditions, following evidence analysis and defence, concluding the case without sanctions or bans.

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Olympic champion

We represented an Olympic champion in a disciplinary proceeding before the Slovak Athletics Federation, conducting legal defence and evidence review to secure a finding that he did not breach anti-doping rules despite anomalies in his biological passport.

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Decision-making activity at the Board of Arbitrators of the Football Association of the Czech Republic (FAČR)

Miloš Olík, Vilém Podešva, Martin Janoušek and Michal Čáp have extensive experience as arbitrators in the Board of Arbitrators of the Football Association of the Czech Republic (FAČR). They decide mainly on property disputes between players, football clubs, and the clubs themselves. Miloš Olík is also its chairman.

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Take the First Step towards collaboration

Whether you are seeking legal consultation or a long-term partner, feel free to contact us without any obligation.

We will get in touch with you no later than the next business day to discuss the next steps.

T +420 224 216 212
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