We advise clubs, federations, leagues, athletes and sports businesses on contracts, transfers, image rights, sponsorships and integrity. And we defend them before the disciplinary bodies of Ecuadorian football and the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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0professionals, including lawyers, analysts and forensic experts.
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02 / Who we advise
A legal team for the entire sports ecosystem.
We work with sports organizations and individuals who need legal certainty in their contractual relationships, their competitions and their commercial rights.
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Clubs
Licensing, contracts with players and coaching staff, and disciplinary defense.
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Federations and associations
Bylaws, regulations, internal governance and regulatory compliance.
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Professional leagues
Protecting the competition, its rights and its integrity.
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Athletes and footballers
Contracts, transfers, image rights and defense against sanctions.
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Agents
Representation agreements and transfer negotiations.
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Coaches
Contracts with clubs and national teams, and termination of employment relationships.
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Sponsors and brands
Sponsorship agreements and use of the image of athletes and teams.
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Audiovisual rights holders
Protecting broadcasts against piracy.
03 / Services
Legal counsel on and off the field.
Every club, league or athlete faces different risks. These are the services through which we can help you.
Contracts and business
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Sports contracts and transfers
We draft, review and negotiate contracts for players, coaches and agents, as well as transfer and loan agreements between clubs.
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Image rights and sponsorships
We structure the commercial exploitation of the image of athletes and teams, and agreements with sponsors and brands.
Regulation and integrity
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Club licensing and regulatory compliance
We guide clubs through licensing requirements and support sports organizations in their internal governance and regulatory compliance.
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Integrity in sport
We help leagues, federations and clubs prevent and respond to risks that affect the integrity of competition, backed by our compliance practice.
Disputes and defense
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Disciplinary defense and sports arbitration
We represent clubs, players and coaches before the FEF Disciplinary Commission, the LigaPro Disciplinary Committee and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), and in contractual disputes.
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Broadcasting rights and anti-piracy
We protect the broadcasting rights of leagues and rights holders against piracy, through criminal, civil and administrative action led by our anti-piracy practice.
01Contracts and business
Sports contracts and transfers
We draft, review and negotiate contracts for players, coaches and agents, as well as transfer and loan agreements between clubs.
Sports employment contracts
Transfers and loans
Representation agreements
02Contracts and business
Image rights and sponsorships
We structure the commercial exploitation of the image of athletes and teams, and agreements with sponsors and brands.
Assignment of image rights
Sponsorship agreements
Use of trademarks and signs
03Regulation and integrity
Club licensing and regulatory compliance
We guide clubs through licensing requirements and support sports organizations in their internal governance and regulatory compliance.
Club licensing
Bylaws and regulations
Regulatory compliance
04Regulation and integrity
Integrity in sport
We help leagues, federations and clubs prevent and respond to risks that affect the integrity of competition, backed by our compliance practice.
Integrity policies
Internal investigations
Legal action
05Disputes and defense
Disciplinary defense and sports arbitration
We represent clubs, players and coaches before the FEF Disciplinary Commission, the LigaPro Disciplinary Committee and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), and in contractual disputes.
FEF Disciplinary Commission
LigaPro Disciplinary Committee
Court of Arbitration for Sport
06Disputes and defense
Broadcasting rights and anti-piracy
We protect the broadcasting rights of leagues and rights holders against piracy, through criminal, civil and administrative action led by our anti-piracy practice.
Blocking illegal broadcasts
Criminal and civil action
Administrative enforcement
04 / Protecting the competition
We defend the value of every broadcast.
Broadcasts are one of the main sources of revenue in professional football. When they are pirated, the league, the clubs and the entire industry are harmed.
LigaPro · LaLiga
Leagues trust us to protect their rights.
For Ecuador's Professional Football League, we have pursued comprehensive legal action: urgent criminal measures, civil preventive injunctions and administrative enforcement. For Spain's LaLiga, we act before the necessary judicial authorities to protect the proper conduct of its competitions.
Sports contracts
Players, coaches and agents.
Transfers
Transfers and loans between clubs.
Image rights
Commercial exploitation of image.
Sponsorships
Agreements with brands and sponsors.
Club licensing
Requirements to compete.
Sports disciplinary matters
Defense before the FEF, LigaPro and CAS.
Integrity
Risk prevention and response.
Anti-Piracy
Broadcast protection.
05 / Clients
What our clients say.
Fexlaw Abogados offers tailored, high-quality legal solutions, with a team committed to providing you with expert, reliable advice.
GDGabriel DrouetNational Director of Integrity and Anti-Piracy · Ecuador's Professional Football League
06 / Experience
Leagues that trust us.
Matters we have handled to protect the organizations that make professional football possible.
Ecuador's Professional Football League (LigaPro)Criminal, civiland administrative
Comprehensive legal action to protect its rights
We pursued comprehensive legal action to safeguard LigaPro's rights: urgent criminal measures, civil preventive injunctions and administrative enforcement.
Anti-PiracyAudiovisual rights
Spain's Professional Football League (LaLiga)Actionbefore the courts
Protecting the proper conduct of competitions
We act before the necessary judicial authorities to prevent infringement of LaLiga's rights and protect the proper conduct of its competitions.
Judicial actionCompetition integrity
Every case is different. Results in previous matters do not guarantee a similar outcome in other cases.
07 / How we work
One team, one point of contact.
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Initial meeting
We listen to your situation in full confidence and review the information available.
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Assessment
We identify risks, outstanding obligations and priorities for your company.
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Plan and budget
We propose the roadmap, timeline and team, including any other practice areas of the firm that need to be involved.
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Execution and follow-up
A lead lawyer coordinates everything and keeps you clearly informed at every step.
08 / Recognition
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Six consecutive years in Band 1.
Leaders League has ranked Fexlaw in the top band for Criminal Law and Compliance in Ecuador for six years running. Chambers and Partners and the intellectual property rankings also recognize us for our anti-piracy work.
General answers to common questions. Every company is different: write to us so we can review your situation.
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What does sports law cover?
It brings together the rules governing sporting activity: contracts for athletes and coaches, transfers, image rights, sponsorships, club licensing, federation and league regulations, disciplinary regimes and dispute resolution. It combines national law with the rules of each sports organization.
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Who resolves sports disputes in Ecuadorian football?
Depending on the subject matter and the competition, the Disciplinary Commission of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) or the LigaPro Disciplinary Committee. Where the applicable bylaws and regulations allow it, certain decisions may be taken to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). We review your case to determine the right path and deadlines.
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What should a club review before signing or transferring a player?
The player's contractual status, the financial terms, the termination clauses, image rights, the involvement of agents and the regulatory requirements of the federation or league. Because athletes' contracts are also employment relationships, we coordinate with our labor law practice when needed.
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How can an athlete protect and monetize their image rights?
Through clear contracts that define what use is authorized, to whom, for how long, in which territories and in exchange for what. A sound structure prevents conflicts with clubs and sponsors and protects the athlete's commercial value.
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What can a league or rights holder do about broadcast piracy?
There are criminal, civil and administrative avenues to stop illegal broadcasts and pursue those responsible. The strategy depends on how the piracy operates in each case; our anti-piracy practice designs it together with you.
CONTACT
Let's talk about your sports matter.
Choose the option that best describes your situation and we will message you directly on WhatsApp to book a confidential initial meeting.
Band 1Leaders LeagueCriminal Law and Compliance · 6 consecutive yearsView ranking ↗02
Ranked inChambers and PartnersLatin America 2027View ranking ↗03
Ranked firmIP STARS · Managing IPIntellectual property and anti-piracy · 2026View ranking ↗04
Bronze BandWTR 1000Trademarks and anti-piracy · 2026View ranking ↗
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