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Sports Arbitration

Can I appeal a national arbitration decision?

Yes, decisions of national sports tribunals (e.g., GFF Appeals Committee) can usually be appealed to CAS as the final instance.

Is arbitration confidential?

Yes, confidentiality is a key advantage of arbitration, although CAS awards can be published if parties agree or for jurisprudential value.

What if the other party ignores the award?

Arbitration awards are enforceable. In sports, failure to comply leads to severe sporting sanctions (points deduction, relegation, bans).

Can I represent myself?

While permitted, self-representation is highly risky due to complex procedural rules. Professional legal representation is strongly advised.

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Sports Arbitration is a unique dispute resolution system designed to resolve sports conflicts quickly, confidentially, and based on expert knowledge. Unlike civil courts, sports arbitrators are specialists in sports law who understand the rules of the game and federation regulations. In Georgia, sports disputes (contracts, transfers, discipline) are often heard in the internal arbitration bodies of national federations or directly at CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport). This service is vital for clubs, athletes, and federations because the sports season does not wait for year-long court proceedings.

What Does the Sports Arbitration Service Cover?

Our service provides full representation at all stages of arbitration:

  • Drafting Arbitration Clauses: Correctly inserting arbitration clauses in contracts, defining jurisdiction (e.g., CAS in Lausanne).
  • National Representation: Handling disputes in disciplinary and dispute resolution committees of the Georgian Football Federation, Rugby Union, and Basketball Federation.
  • International Arbitration (CAS/BAT): Preparing appeals and representation at CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) and FIBA BAT.
  • Expedited Procedures: Requesting provisional measures, such as suspending a disqualification before an important match.
  • Mediation: Attempting to settle the dispute amicably within the arbitration framework.

Real-World Situations When You Need This Service

Arbitration is needed in the following types of disputes:

  • Salary Arrears: The club is not paying the footballer. The lawyer applies to the NDRC (National Dispute Resolution Chamber) for forced recovery.
  • Transfer Ban: The club received a transfer ban for non-fulfillment of obligations. Lifting or deferring the sanction via arbitration is required.
  • Agent Commission: An athlete is not paying the agent the due percentage.
  • Competition Results: A team appealed the match result due to a gross refereeing error (technical fault).

Georgian Legal Framework

Sports arbitration relies on the "Law of Georgia on Arbitration", but its specifics are defined by the statutes of sports federations. At the international level, the CAS Code is supreme. It is important for parties to consider limitation periods, which are very short in sports (often 10-21 days).

Process: How a Specialist Works

The arbitration process involves:

  1. Analysis: Checking jurisdiction and appeal deadlines.
  2. Documentation: Preparing the Request for Arbitration.
  3. Process: Participating in hearings and presenting arguments.

Why Legal.ge?

Legal.ge offers lawyers with practical experience in CAS and local sports tribunals. We understand that justice in sports must be swift. With our help, you can protect your interests at a professional level.

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