Representation of Individual Agents and Agencies

In the fast-paced world of sports, agents and agencies stand as key intermediaries, fostering athletes’ careers, protecting their rights, and handling the intricate business side of sports. Yet, within this field, like any other high-level business, employment issues often arise, presenting unique challenges that require skilled navigation.

Pivotal Areas of Employment Representation:

• Contractual Disputes: From restrictive covenants to confidentiality agreements, understanding and navigating contractual disputes between agencies and their employees is crucial.
• Compensation and Benefits: Disputes over commissions, bonuses, and benefits can arise, given the lucrative nature of sports contracts. Transparent policies and fair practices are key.
• Employment Matters: Whether it’s a voluntary resignation or a termination, protecting the rights of the affected party is paramount.

Industry Specific Issues

• High-Stakes Environment: The high-reward nature of sports contracts can strain professional relationships within the agency, leading to employment disputes.
• Confidentiality Concerns: Given the sensitive nature of athlete contracts and endorsements, breaches of confidentiality can be particularly detrimental.
• Restrictive Covenants: Given the competitive landscape, ensuring former employees don’t compromise the agency’s on-going interests is vital, and can affect an agency financially and reputationally. Likewise, individual agents entering into such agreements require counsel to ensure such clauses are equitable.

Sports agencies are not exempt from the common employment challenges that other high-level businesses face. However, with a tailored approach and proactive measures, these challenges can be adeptly managed. Reisinger & Partners has represented sports agencies, in every major sport, for more than 25 years.