Sports Law
At McInnes Cooper, our sport lawyers have worked with and advised amateur sport organizations, sports teams, organizing committees and professional sport organizations both provincially and nationally. We understand this is a rapidly evolving industry and work with clients to gain a unique understanding of our clients’ businesses and organizations. Our lawyers ensure they are knowledgeable about sports trends, Safe Sport, risk management, conflict resolution and current industry issues.
Based in Atlantic Canada, our team handles regulatory work, disciplinary matters, and litigation for a broad range of clients. This includes administration and management of Provincial and National amateur sport organizations (“PSOs” and “NSOs”) along with professional sport organizations and governing bodies.
We represent clients nationwide with respect to:
- Risk management assessment and analysis;
- Policy development and reviews for Provincial Sport and National Sport Organizations;
- Mediation of disputes;
- Complete Governance reviews; and
- Assisting with case managements as an Independent Third Party for Safe Sport complaints.
With years of dedication to sport, we have gained a depth of knowledge and we are committed supporters of sports and our communities throughout the region.
