Mediation and sports

Mediation en sport.

Are you dealing with conflicts within your sports club or team? Are contract negotiations between an athlete and a club at a standstill? Or is a legal dispute between a coach and a player threatening to sour the atmosphere within the team? Sports conflicts can create complex situations where emotions and interests run high. Sports mediation offers a solution that allows you to address these conflicts in a constructive manner before they escalate into a protracted legal dispute. At Delissen Martens, our experienced lawyers and mediators are ready to guide you to an appropriate and efficient solution.

When is mediation in sports relevant for you?

Sports mediation can provide a solution in a variety of situations:

  • Team Conflicts: When players, coaches or others involved in a sports team are at odds with each other and cooperation seems impossible, mediation provides a safe space to reach mutual understanding.
  • Contractual Disputes:Conflicts over contractual obligations between athletes, clubs and sponsors can be resolved more quickly and cost-effectively through sports mediation than through the courts.
  • Disputes within sports organizations: Administrative issues or internal disagreements within sports clubs can be discussed in a respectful manner through mediation, leading to lasting solutions.
  • Disciplinary Matters: Sports mediation can also help to reach a compromise in sports-related disciplinary matters without the need for lengthy legal proceedings.

Our attorneys are not only experts in sports law, but also have extensive experience in sports mediation. This enables them to provide you with both legal support and guidance through the mediation process. We focus on finding solutions that are both legally sound and practical and workable in everyday sports practice. We are here to assist you at every stage of the dispute.

Want to learn more about how we can help you with sports mediation?

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Marc Delissen
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