You are negotiating a contract or transfer
Duration, pay, termination, image rights and representation: we examine commitments and rules before signature. International transactions and minors require specific checks.
Your career is decided off the pitch too; we defend every decision.
Act without delay
In this area, time often works against you. A few situations where every day counts:
- Proceedings before FIFA, the BAS and the CAS are subject to short, mandatory deadlines.
- A transfer window or contractual deadline is approaching and shapes your options.
- A disciplinary decision or sanction can only be challenged within a short period.
We respond to your request within 24 business hours. Your communications are covered by professional secrecy, and the first consultation is defined in scope and deducted if a file is opened.
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When to seek advice
A sporting career is also shaped by contracts, representation and decisions away from the field. We connect sporting, economic and regulatory issues to inform your choices.
You face a sporting dispute
Unpaid salary, contract termination or a disciplinary decision: we analyse facts, evidence, deadlines and jurisdiction before defining possible steps.
You support a career or prepare to become an agent
Players, parents, agents and clubs have different responsibilities. We clarify mandates, obligations and issues to watch. FIFA training is preparation, without a guarantee of passing the exam.
Who we advise
Players and staff · Agents · Parents of young players · Clubs and federations
David Henry — sports law and international matters
David Henry brings his European and English law practice to sports matters. The team includes a FIFA-licensed football agent and a former professional footballer.
View profile →Advice, representation and training serve different needs. The engagement follows your role, the country involved and applicable regulations, alongside other firm practices where needed.
Training — FIFA agent exam
FIFA agent regulations, RSTP, training compensation and solidarity, contracts, case studies and mock exams.
Online and in person in Brussels · FR / EN
Dates available on request
Representation
Players and staff · Agents · Parents of young players · Clubs and federations
- Negotiation and review of player / coach contracts
- Club disputes — CBAS, FIFA DRC and CAS
- Training compensation and solidarity contributions
- Image rights and sponsorship
- International transfers and minors — Article 19 RSTP
Sports law news
- FIFA's Football Agent Regulations: what changes for players and agents
- The Diarra judgment and the overhaul of FIFA’s transfer system
- The social and tax status of the paid athlete in Belgium
- Combating the manipulation of sports competitions: the Belgian framework
Jurisdictions
Belgium
Contracts, discipline and disputes under Belgian regulations. Work before the competent courts and CBAS according to the matter.
France
Review of contracts and transactions involving French football. Identification of national rules and coordination with local counsel where needed.
England
Analysis of contractual, regulatory and cross-border issues with David Henry’s English law expertise.
International — FIFA, CAS
Transfers, FIFA disputes and sports arbitration. Jurisdiction, deadlines and remedies are assessed before any proceedings.
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Clear support, at every stage
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Locate the matter
We identify your role, the clubs or partners involved, country and potential bodies. Contracts and deadlines are the starting point for analysis.
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Define the appropriate route
Negotiation, contractual steps or proceedings: we examine options and constraints. Jurisdiction and deadlines are checked. Scope and fees are agreed before any work begins.
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Support decisions
We prepare agreed documents and steps, explaining where your approval is needed. Tax, commercial and compliance questions may be integrated into the matter.
The first useful information
State your role, countries involved and deadline. List contracts, representation agreements, decisions, payslips and correspondence. For training, indicate your objective and experience.
Do not attach confidential documents at this stage. We will agree with you how supporting documents should be shared.
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Frequently asked questions
What does an agent do compared with a lawyer?
The agent represents and negotiates under the applicable sports rules. The lawyer provides independent legal analysis and defends the client’s interests.
When should I sign with an agent?
After reviewing the mandate, duration, exclusivity, remuneration and termination terms. Special rules must be checked for minors.
How does training compensation work?
It depends on registration history, age and the applicable rules. Solidarity contributions are a separate mechanism.
What should I do about unpaid wages?
Keep the contract, payslips and correspondence. Have amounts, deadlines and the competent forum checked before a formal notice or termination.
What does FIFA agent training cover?
Preparation for the examined rules and their professional application: representation, contracts, transfers and duties. Training does not guarantee exam success or a FIFA licence.
News
All newsPublication
July 23, 2026
FIFA's Football Agent Regulations: what changes for players and agents
The FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) reshape the intermediary profession, though several of its core provisions remain contested and partly suspended by ongoing litigation.
Case law
June 18, 2026
The Diarra judgment and the overhaul of FIFA’s transfer system
In its judgment of 4 October 2024 (C-650/22), the Court of Justice of the European Union held that several FIFA transfer rules were contrary to EU law. FIFA has since announced revised regulations, with an entry into force reported for 1 January 2027.
Publication
May 14, 2026
The social and tax status of the paid athlete in Belgium
The paid athlete falls under a partly specific contractual, social-security and tax framework. The applicable thresholds, rates and regimes must be verified each year against official sources.
Related expertise
Tax
Player and agent contracts raise tax and social contribution questions.
Compliance
Transfers and sports representation call for an assessment of compliance obligations.
Business
Contracts, sponsorship and club structures also involve business law.
Let’s discuss your situation.
An agreement to sign, decision to challenge or career to structure? Describe your situation. We will examine the sporting and legal framework before proposing an engagement.
Describe your situation and any known deadlines. Your request is reviewed within 24 business hours. This review period does not mean an urgent matter is taken on immediately.
Fees are provided only by quotation after assessment, in accordance with Article 446ter of the Belgian Judicial Code. An engagement letter is signed before any work begins. 21% VAT is added.