Sports Law

PH Solicitor is the expert in Sports Law.

We understand the specific needs and challenges facing sports professionals at the top of their game.

We regularly advise top Victorian and Australian athletes and sporting bodies on all aspects of Sports Law and sporting contracts.

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Richmond Football Club on all AFL Tribunal cases

Athletes (including AFL Players) in sporting, disciplinary and misconduct matters

Western Region Football League

FINA 2007 World Swimming Championships (Melbourne) – advisor to athletes and officials

Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games – advisor to athletes and officials

Court of Arbitration for Sport proceedings (Australia and Europe).

Paul Horvath has worked with Richmond FC for around five years on a range of legal matters. He has provided invaluable assistance to our Football Operations Manager, Ross Monagahan, with all AFL Tribunal matters (including VFL cases), whether or not the matter goes to a hearing. Paul has also assisted the Club and Players with other legal issues as they arise, and his attention to detail has been of great assistance to us in achieving a number of favourable Court and Tribunal outcomes.

Craig Cameron
General Manager/Director of Football, Richmond Football Club

Ask us to explain the fine print and discover and know exactly what you’re committing to prior to finalising the contract.
If additional clauses should be added or altered to suit your needs and whether all terms and conditions are in your best interests.

For more information on how Paul Horvath Solicitor’s can guide you through your legal options, please visit our Sports Lawyer website.