Arbitration & CAS

Sports Law and Arbitration Practice

Professional sports involves complex transfer regulations, high-stakes endorsements, and federational disciplinary rules. Gürkan & Sayın represents professional athletes, coaches, agents, and clubs before national dispute resolution boards, TFF Arbitration, and competent courts.

Sports Law Practice Capabilities

Our dedicated legal team provides comprehensive advocacy across every stage of the matter.

Professional Athlete Contracts & Just Cause

Serving default notices for overdue salaries/match bonuses and executing termination for sporting just cause.

Dispute Resolution Chamber (UÇK) Proceedings

Filing wage claims and breach of contract disputes before the Turkish Football Federation Dispute Resolution Chamber.

TFF Arbitration Board & Constitutional Immunity

Appealing UÇK decisions and disciplinary bans before the TFF Arbitration Board under Constitutional Art. 59.

Intermediary & Agent Agreements

Drafting agency agreements in accordance with FIFA and TFF Agent Regulations and litigating commission disputes.

Jurisdiction in Sports Disputes: Arbitration and Labor Courts

Although professional athletes are excluded from Labor Law No. 4857, Labor Courts retain general jurisdiction over service contracts under Law No. 7036 Art. 5 unless a binding federational arbitration clause directs the dispute to the TFF Dispute Resolution Chamber.
Merak Edilenler

Frequently Asked Questions

Essential questions regarding rights, litigation procedures, and representation in this field.

Under TFF regulations, a player must serve formal notary notice granting a minimum 30-day payment cure period. If the club defaults, the player may terminate with sporting just cause.

Expert Representation

Schedule a Legal Consultation With Our Attorneys

Contact our offices in Şişli / Mecidiyeköy and Kadıköy to schedule an in-person or online legal consultation.

Şişli & Kadıköy / İstanbul
+90 532 386 95 50
info@gurkansayinhukuk.com.tr
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