RFF Lawyers Sports & Entertainment Desk team published a new guide for sports stakeholders.

"Employment contracts for sportspeople are becoming increasingly important within the legal system, given the specific nature of professional sport and its economic, media and competitive impact. The distinctive features of this employment relationship justify the establishment of a specific legal regime, separate from the general regime governing employment contracts.

This guide provides a systematic overview of the main legal specificities of sports employment contracts, analysing the relevant legal regime and the key practical challenges faced by clubs and athletes, thereby contributing to a comprehensive understanding of this particular type of employment contract.

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Full article can be accessed here.