SPORTS LAW

Behind every athlete’s or sport team’s highly public endeavors is a multi-billion dollar business infrastructure that operates on multiple levels.
It’s a world where business judgment, public policy advocacy and legal skill are essential support for achieving top performance on and off the field.

Layth Gafoor understands this world. Our firm provides services to elite level athletes, regional and national sports organizations and  a wide range of industry stakeholders. We provide counsel that understands our clients needs and protects their interests. We work to make sure that your structure and agreements are clear and complete documents that anticipate and settle potential problems.

As exclusive counsel for Kickboxing Canada (CASK), Layth is uniquely positioned to provide legal advice relating to the needs of the combative sport community.

We pride ourselves on providing high quality sport consultant services including:

Advocacy

Our experienced team can assist your sports organization or athlete to interpret and implement changes in legislation or governing rules. Many organizations have sought our counsel in relation to:

• Disciplinary Hearings
• Eligibility Requirement and Review
• Off-field Conduct Violations

Governance and Leadership

High level governance and leadership is critical to the successful development of sports organizations. We have set clear competencies and governance frameworks to suit the needs of a range of organizations of different  sizes.  Our expertise extends from small voluntary organizations through to consultancy support for national governing bodies. Our work in supporting organizations includes:

• Incorporation and and bylaw development
• Board review and structure
• Competence and skills frameworks
• Drafting of contracts relating to the hiring of coaches and trainers

Elite Training

Gafoor Law is proud to announce that it has partnered with KG Sportslink to provide elite training and development for the next generation of elite athletes. Stay tuned for the latest news on upcoming training and development sessions!