An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Firm
An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Firm
The Indian sporting industry has grown exponentially in the last decade. With the advancement of the sporting structure and the introduction of various sports leagues throughout the country, there has been an increase in disputes in the sports sector. An industry worth billions of dollars with a pervasive global presence is bound to breed its own disputes, and this resulted in the growth and development of sports law as a separate discipline in its own right. After years of debate and conflicting views, sports law is now seen as an independent field of law. Proponents of this view admit that sport is a specialized field of entertainment that ranges widely from the regulation of various sports to the broadcasting of competitions around the world. Therefore, it is governed by substantive legislation. Those who undermine the importance of sports law argue that it is simply a combination of different legal disciplines and has no legal basis of its own. In reality, however, this statement applies to most “substantive” areas of law. Sports law is now generally recognized not only in law schools in various jurisdictions but also as a core practice area for lawyers. The sports industry is now a full-fledged business that generates billions of dollars. To be fair, the transformation of sports from a source of entertainment to a commercial sector is underpinned by a strong legal foundation.
Lex Sportiva or Sports Law is an amalgamation of various facets of law, encompassing IP law, contract law, commercial law, labour law, media law, tort law, and more. We at Khurana and Khurana are pioneers in most of the fields mentioned above. Sports Law, in theory, is an umbrella term that describes the legal issues arising in the sporting industry. However, there are specific issues related to sports, such as anti-doping issues, betting and gambling, issues in player transfers, image rights of the athletes and franchises, dispute resolution in sports, sports-specific codes, policies, and regulations.
With the rapid growth of the sporting industry, there has been a notable rise in related legal issues, significantly increasing the demand for legal services. Khurana and Khurana is evolving into a full-service law firm that addresses not only issues related to IP, media, and commercial laws but also caters to the issues arising in the sporting industry.
At Khurana and Khurana, we recognize the legal nuances that come with sports and provide comprehensive support to explore this area. We have integrated sports law into our range of legal services to meet the needs of the ever-growing, vibrant, and multi-faceted sporting industry in India. We cater to the legal needs of sports players, franchises, governing bodies, sports brands, and more.