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Sports law

Strong in the game,
confident in the law.

Approach

Our sports law advice is characterised by a holistic approach in all areas of professional and amateur sport. We understand the unique challenges faced by players and the interdependencies between sport, business and media, and offer specialised solutions for every issue. With in-depth expertise, extensive experience and a great deal of passion, we ensure legal certainty and a successful sporting future.

Anna-Maria-Stelzer

The reinforcement you've been looking for.

We provide you with legally compliant support in all aspects of sports law.

As an experienced sports lawyer and passionate sports enthusiast, Anna Maria Stelzer specialises in supporting athletes, sponsors, clubs and associations, as well as event organisers and companies in all legal matters.

Anna teaches sports law at the Faculty of Law at the University of Vienna, is a trained sports manager and a permanent member of the Independent Anti-Doping Arbitration Commission and the Protest Senate of the Lower Austrian Football Association.

She studied law at the University of Vienna and the University of Edinburgh and was a university assistant at the Institute for European Law, International Law and Comparative Law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Vienna.

  • Permanent member of the Independent Anti-Doping Arbitration Commission (USK)

    Appeal body against decisions of the Anti-Doping Legal Commission in proceedings concerning doping violations
  • Chairwoman of the Appeals Committee of the Lower Austrian Football Association (NÖFV)

    Appeal body against decisions made by the Disciplinary and Control Committee of the Lower Austrian Football Association
  • Lecturer in sports law at the Faculty of Law

    Ongoing lectures at the Faculty of Law of the University of Vienna on the fundamentals and current developments in sports law
  • Author and lecturer

Publikationen & Vorträge

  • Einführung in das österreichische Sportrecht.

    STELZER, Laufende Vortragstätigkeit an der Rechtswissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Universität Wien zu den Grundlagen und den aktuellen Entwicklungen im Sportrecht (seit 2016).
  • Arbeits- und haftungsrechtliche Fragestellungen im Amateur- und Profisport

    STELZER,Vortrag bei der Academy of Leadership Sciences, Schweiz (2023).
  • Vertragsabschlüsse mit minderjährigen Sportlern.

    STELZER in König/Mitterecker (Hrsg), Praxishandbuch des österreichischen Sportrechts, 2022, 83.
  • Arbeitsrechtliche Fragestellungen im Profisport.

    STELZER in König/Mitterecker (Hrsg), Praxishandbuch des österreichischen Sportrechts, 2022, 53.
  • Rechtliche Fragestellungen bei Gründung eines (Firmensport-) Vereins.

    STELZER,Vortrag beim ÖBSV-Talk #4 I Sportrecht (2021)
  • Rechtliche Fragestellungen bei Gründung eines (Firmensport-) Vereins.

    STELZER in Fachbuch des Österreichischen Betriebssportverbandes (2021).
  • Was hat Sport mit Gesetzen zu tun?

    Stelzer, Vortrag an der Kinderuniversität Wien (2017).
  • Unionsrecht aus sportrechtlicher Perspektive

    Stelzer, Vortrag an der Freien Universität Berlin (2017).
  • Vom Profifußballer zum Amateur - Versetzung rechtlich gedeckt?

    Stelzer, LAW MEETS SPORTS – Das Portal zum Recht im Sport (2016).
  • Der professionelle Sportler und die Schranken des Arbeitsrechts

    Stelzer, Vortrag an der Universität Luzern (2014).

Focus

  1. Sports contract law

    We offer comprehensive support in drafting, negotiating and reviewing sports contracts. Whether it's player contracts, coach contracts, sponsorship agreements, sports event contracts or other types of contracts, we ensure that your interests are taken into account. With a deep understanding of the specifics of the sports sector, we offer legal certainty and ensure that contracts are clear and fair.

  2. Sports labour law

    With our expertise, we draft legally compliant player contracts that take into account the interests of athletes as well as clubs and associations. We support athletes, coaches, clubs, associations and event organisers in all matters relating to labour law in the field of sport. From drafting fair employment contracts to resolving labour law disputes, we are at your side. Our expertise in sports labour law ensures that you protect your rights and fulfil your obligations, while we provide you with legal support on your way to a successful sporting career.

  3. Sports sponsorship

    Our sports sponsorship consulting services offer you tailor-made solutions to strengthen your sponsorship project or event from a legal perspective. We support you in the legal structuring of sports sponsorship concepts through to the conclusion of sports sponsorship agreements or equipment supplier agreements for long-term and successful cooperation.

  4. Club and association law

    Our advice on club and association law offers comprehensive support for sports clubs, associations and organisations. As part of our holistic approach, we support clients in setting up and drafting statutes, in matters relating to management and representation, the admission and exclusion of members, the organisation of events, questions of liability under club law, conflict resolution within the club and other legal issues.

Advice for champions

sportlerinnen

Athletes

Protect your passion for sport:
legal certainty for your success on and off the pitch.

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Managers

Legal strength for your sporting success:
Our expertise, your advantage as a sports manager.

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Clubs & Associations

Protecting and strengthening the community:
Our commitment to your legal clarity.

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Sponsors

Your success in the spotlight:
Our legal expertise for sponsors looking for more than just advertising.

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Organiser

The key to a successful sporting event:
our legal advice, your legal security as an organiser.

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Company

Legal certainty in the sports business:
our expertise is your key to entrepreneurial success in sport.

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