Sports Law

Ireland’s sports sector is ambitious, fast-moving, and increasingly shaped by complex legal and commercial challenges.   At Byrne Wallace Shields LLP, we are focused on developing and delivering innovative legal services that align with the evolving needs of our clients operating in this rapidly changing industry.      

Our Sports Law Group is designed to meet the challenges faced by our clients —providing expert, tailored advice to enable clients navigate the complexity, manage the risk, and realise their full potential. Our mission is simple; to help our clients thrive. 

The group regularly advises sporting organisations, athletes, event operators, sponsors, and technology innovators on a full range of legal issues shaping modern sport — from governance and regulatory compliance to contracts, sports tech, image rights, data privacy, and commercial partnerships.

Sports Law Services

Our sports law group can assist with:

• governance 
• regulation 
• safeguarding and child protection 
• sports tech and life sciences 
• commercial contracts 
• sponsorships, intellectual property, and licensing 
• data privacy
• gaming and gambling 
• mediation 
• litigation
• employment law
• technology