Legal Advisory in Sports
Providing specialized legal advisory to sports entities, investors, federations, and clubs, with solutions that support decision-making within a clear legal framework.


Obaid Al-Obaid Law Firm for Advocacy maintains a strategic collaboration with Almeida & Associados Law Firm, a distinguished Portuguese law firm specializing in sports law. The firm is led by its founder, a former judge at the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), with extensive experience in international sports dispute resolution. This collaboration is founded on the integration of local and international expertise in the sports sector to deliver comprehensive legal services tailored to the needs of sports institutions, clubs, athletes, and investors.
Combining international sports law expertise with deep legal understanding of the Saudi market to deliver effective legal solutions across multiple jurisdictions.
Focused legal services for the sports sector aligned with its rapid development and evolving regulatory and investment needs.
Empowering sports entities and investors to operate within a clear legal framework that strengthens confidence and business growth.
Providing legal services covering contracts, governance, and dispute resolution through an integrated approach aligned with international best practices.

Providing specialized legal advisory to sports entities, investors, federations, and clubs, with solutions that support decision-making within a clear legal framework.
Drafting and structuring player contracts, partnerships, and broadcasting agreements to ensure clear obligations and protection for all parties under local and international rules.
Legal representation in sports disputes before courts and arbitration bodies, using effective strategies to protect interests and achieve strong outcomes.
Developing governance frameworks and internal regulations for sports entities, while ensuring alignment with applicable systems and standards to strengthen transparency and institutional stability.
Providing specialized legal advisory to sports entities, investors, federations, and clubs, with solutions that support decision-making within a clear legal framework.
Legal representation in sports disputes before courts and arbitration bodies, using effective strategies to protect interests and achieve strong outcomes.

Drafting and structuring player contracts, partnerships, and broadcasting agreements to ensure clear obligations and protection for all parties under local and international rules.
Developing governance frameworks and internal regulations for sports entities, while ensuring alignment with applicable systems and standards to strengthen transparency and institutional stability.

Saudi Arabia’s sports sector is undergoing a major transformation driven by Vision 2030, accelerating investment growth, expanding sports activities, and increasing legal complexity, which requires specialized legal support for sports entities.

Both firms are committed to delivering high-quality legal services with top professional standards, while building a long-term collaboration that keeps pace with sector growth and creates sustainable value for clients.