Get your deal done, dispute resolved, or transfer over the line
We negotiate contracts, manage transfers and resolve disputes with a practical, time‑sensitive approach.
What our clients say
Rated 4.8 from 190+ Google reviews“Would highly recommend the team from Coyne Solicitors. Very professional and helpful with anything asked of them.”
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Global perspective, local expertise
At Coyne Solicitors, we take a holistic approach to sports law, addressing both the immediate legal needs and long-term career implications for our clients. We understand the unique pressures and opportunities within the sporting world.
Industry-specific knowledge
We understand the specific regulatory frameworks governing different sports, from football and rugby to Olympic disciplines.
International perspective
Our expertise spans multiple jurisdictions, allowing us to provide guidance on international transfers, competitions, and global regulations.
Athlete protection
We prioritise protecting the rights, careers, and wellbeing of athletes through proactive legal strategies and robust representation.
What you might need
Pick the outcome you need and we will deliver it end‑to‑end.
Contracts & employment law
Expert drafting and negotiation of athlete contracts, endorsement deals, and transfer agreements. We ensure compliance with FIFA, UEFA, IOC, and national sports governing bodies.
Dispute resolution & arbitration
Representation before national and international sports arbitration tribunals, including the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). We handle disputes related to contracts, sponsorships, and disciplinary actions.
Intellectual property & sponsorship
Protection of image rights, branding, trademarks, and broadcasting rights. We assist with sponsorship agreements, merchandising, licensing, and media rights.
Sports injuries & liability
Legal representation in cases of negligence, player safety issues, and liability claims. We assist athletes in pursuing compensation for career-affecting injuries.
Regulatory compliance
Guidance on compliance with FIFA, UEFA, the Olympic Charter, WADA (anti-doping rules), and Irish national sports authorities regulations.
Commercial conveyancing
Expert assistance with property purchases and commercial property transactions for sports clubs and organisations.
Your sports law team
Led by Andrea, who was Ireland's first female FIFA-registered football agent.
Manoel Nunes
Lawyer — Probate & Sports Law
Manoel is a Brazilian-qualified lawyer with over 10 years of experience in civil law, particularly contentious probate, plus civil litigation, family law and sports law.
Fluent in Portuguese and English, he works in probate and elder law and sports law, focusing on Portuguese-speaking football clubs.
Maytee Corrales
Legal Executive
Maytee is a qualified Panamanian lawyer who holds a law degree from the University of Panama and an MSc in Management from the National College of Ireland.
Bilingual in Spanish and English, she works across commercial law, immigration, commercial conveyancing and funding projects, and sports law, focusing on Spanish-speaking football clubs.
Andrea Clarke
Principal Solicitor
Leading Coyne Solicitors with extensive experience from national organisations on state-of-the-art projects, Andrea was Ireland's first female FIFA-registered football agent.
She is President of the South Dublin Chamber of Commerce and the current Sole Principal of the Year at the Irish Law Awards. She holds a Global Masters in International Sports Law (ISDE) and is a certified GDPR expert, company secretary, sports director and commercial contracts lawyer. She has also passed her notary public examinations and will be admitted as a notary before the end of 2026.
An expert in complex property transactions, she has worked for Ireland's largest landowner, and spent several years in the courts specialising in family law.
Andrea spends most of her time on corporate funding transactions and the acquisition and sale of businesses, bringing a practical, solution-focused approach from years at the helm of business.
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