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Our mission is to deliver top-tier legal services in sports law to all members of the sports industry. We are dedicated to protecting our clients’ interests in their daily legal affairs, ensuring fast and stress-free legal solutions so they can focus on their sporting activities. We develop essential legal frameworks to optimize our clients’ management and governance, saving significant resources by proactively addressing and minimizing legal risks. Our goal is to navigate our clients through the complexities of sports governing bodies’ rules and regulations, helping them comply and avoid sanctions or unexpected financial losses.

The tailored legal operational plans and frameworks have proven effective through enduring partnerships with various stakeholders worldwide, including clubs, agencies, federations, and athlete representatives. By providing comprehensive legal advisory services, we successfully mitigate legal risks across various areas of law, saving our clients valuable time and financial resources. When necessary, we also protect our clients in litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution forums.

More about sports {{current_slide_index}} / {{total_slide_count}} We specialise in football law, guiding clubs, agents, and players through transfers, contracts, and disputes at FIFA Football Tribunal and CAS. From FIFA Clearing House support to TMS compliance and disciplinary appeals, our proactive strategies prevent sanctions and maximise opportunities in this dynamic sport. FOOTBALL ALL LEVEL EXPERTISE 10+ years SUCCESS 90% in overall proceedings IMPACT 200+ transfers supported {{current_slide_index}} / {{total_slide_count}} We assist in player transfers and club disputes, competition compliance and disciplinary matters. Our services include contract negotiations, anti-doping defense, and BAT representation, ensuring athletes and organisations thrive while minimising legal exposures. More about sports SPECIALTY international expansions SOLUTIONS Transfers, Anti-Doping, Sponsorship VALUE Mitigation of legal risks Basketball FIBA & NBA {{current_slide_index}} / {{total_slide_count}} We provide wide scope of services in Ice Hockey including representation of players, coach and clubs before Disciplinary Board, Directorate, and Championship Disciplinary Panel, legal support in eligibility matters, international transfers, disputes on player support compensation, transfers between MNAs and more. more about sports ICE HOCKEY IIHF Wide scope Transfers, competition, disciplinary scale Complete set of services Jurisdiction International {{current_slide_index}} / {{total_slide_count}} We support sponsorship deals, manage image rights, and advise on regulatory compliance in racing industry, including representation in International Tribunal and International Court of Appeal. more about sports Formula 1 FIA and other racing Proactivity Minimising disciplinary risks Speed 24/7 urgent support Multilingual Support Over 5 languages {{current_slide_index}} / {{total_slide_count}} We deliver robust legal support for promoters, fighters, and event organizers, covering contracts, sponsorships, and regulation compliance. Our expertise goes beyond boxing and includes other martial arts. more about sports sanctioning bodies IBA, WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO Event range MMA, K-1, UFC Versatility Organised martial arts boxing and martial arts {{current_slide_index}} / {{total_slide_count}} Our firm delivers legal support during Olympic Games for NOCs, federations and athletes, representation in Ad-hoc CAS proceedings, pre- and post-doping procedures, advising in compliance matters. more about sports olympics IOC Pace Rapid assistance Precision Support of all process TYPE All sports in Olympic Games {{current_slide_index}} / {{total_slide_count}} We deliver legal support to event/competition organizers, competitors, sponsors in most aspects of the industry tailored upon the request and the need including sponsorship, contracts, transfers, disciplinary matters, rules and regulation drafting, etc. more about industry Esports FGs, Shooters, LoL, Dota 2 & others Profile Universality within industry Discipline Most of the games & competitions Activity Academic and expertise OFFICIAL BROCHURE boxing next prev F-1 Ice hockey basketball Football Olympics ESPORTS

Ashot Kyureghyan is the managing partner of A.K.A. Lex Sportiva, a boutique law office that specializes in the sports industry and related sectors. The firm comprises a network of lawyers operating in various regions worldwide, focusing exclusively on sports and industries connected with sports. Kyureghyan has over 10 years of experience, primarily working with football clubs. His extensive background enables him to effectively identify, assess, and resolve legal issues for clubs, as well as mitigate potential risks by providing comprehensive preventive legal assistance.

Kyureghyan’s academic credentials include an LL.M. in International Sports Law from the Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE) and a Ph.D. in Law from the Russian-Armenian University. His professional expertise spans significant roles in prominent sports institutions such as Boxing Independent Integrity Unit of the International Boxing Association, Legal & Regulatory Working Group of the European Club Association, Sports Resolution.

In addition to his legal practice, Kyureghyan is an active contributor to academic and professional literature on international sports law, aiming to advance the field through his extensive research and publications. ashot kyureghyan managing partner about

It’s been a pleasure working with Ashot. His representation has been first class and I can’t recommend him highly enough - 6 stars. Coach, Ex-player of Liverpool fc, 2005 UCL champion Harry Kewell A sports lawyer is a very rare and complex profession. One must have a good command of corporate and private law, as well as an understanding of court administration. I am glad that our club co-operates with Ashot Kyureghyan. We are very satisfied with the level of knowledge, quality and promptness of solving issues.

President of FC Pyunik
Artur Soghomonyan Champion of Armenian Premier League (2023/2024 season) FC PYUNIK I remain impressed by the knowledge of Mr. Ashot Kyureghyan in legal matters related to sports. A responsible, correct and reliable partner ready to always offer professional solutions.

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Blendi DIbra Albania FC Vllaznia We work together for 9 years, and the duration speaks for itself. We are fully satisfied with the results of the services delivered, especially consutancy on UEFA rules and regulations to comply with, representations in FIFA bodies, disciplinary bodies of Football Federation of Armenia, appeals to the referee committee, drafting all the legal documentation of the club, IP matters. Overall, within these 9 years more or less 150 transfers were done under the legal supervision of the firm. The Club has made significant reforms in rules and regulations pertinent to football in the country up to the legislation level by the legal support of the firm. We are fully and unquestionably satisfied for all the services and protection provided by the firm. Armenia FC URARTU We are subscribed for 2 years and are fully satisfied with all services delivered. The club is fully protected in every aspect - negotiations, disputes, transfers, internal disciplinary affairs with the players. The services are delivered superfast and with the highest quality nearly 24/7. No any delay within two years of collaboration. Countless issues have been resolved - cases in FIFA DRC, operations with shares, club licensing, internal documentation of the club, amounts have been saved in result of disciplinary proceedings instigated against the club. Absolutely recommended to any football club both in terms of management support and all legal affairs. Armenia FC Ararat We collaborate with the firm on various matters. It is worth to underline the responsiveness of the firm and fast operation. Main scope of delivered services relate to competition legal affairs, disciplinary matters and transfer agreements of the players. Switzerland FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy I'm fully satisfied with all services delivered, which include nearly every aspects of the club's legal matters.

President of Alashkert FC
Bagrat Navoyan Armenia FC Alashkert Services are always delivered on time. Best choice regarding price, quality and speed - absolutely a reliable partner. Poland/Armenia HG Partners Management We applied for the legal assistance in the transfer of our player Gor Manvelyan to FC Noah from FC Nantes and are completely satisfied with the services. Unquestionably, 5 stars. France
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 Sporticos Capital Em mais de 25 anos como agente de futebol, tive a oportunidade de trabalhar com alguns bons advogados, mas quando tive meu primeiro trabalho com o Ashot , fiquei surpreendido com o conhecimento, suporte e agilidade. Sempre pronto e prestativo para nos atender, e tivemos sucesso em vários casos. Recomendo fortemente. I was represented in a FIFA DRC dispute and my claim was fully accepted and enforced. Moreover, I also applied for the legal expedition of my transfer, and I am fully satisfied. Outstanding lawyer and a truly reliable person. Captain of National Team of Armenia Varazdat Haroyan I was represented in FIFA DRC. Excellent result, service and communication. Absolutely reliable person and professional lawyer. 100% recommended. National Team Player (Armenia) Hovhannes Hambardzumyan When playing in Belarus, the club owed me several salaries.I contacted Mr. Ashot Kyureghyan with that problem and asked him to help me. He did a brilliant job and recovered my money.  National Team Player (Armenia) Arsen Beglaryan Sus servicios legales me aportan mucha tranquilidad y confianza a la hora de firmar un proyecto deportivo nuevo. Gran profesional, serio e implicado en cualquier momento. Recomendado 100% Coach Javier Lurueña Lobo I had an employment-related dispute at FIFA DRC, where I was represented. My claim was successfully enforced. I am completely satisfied with the results and the service. Excellent communication, clear answers to my questions. 100% recommended. FC Khimki (June 2024) Petros Avetisyan TESTIMONIALS

A.K.A. Lex Sportiva X Sardarapat FC - New Cooperation 16/10/2025 READ MORE Harry Kewell is appointed as the Head Coach of Hanoi FC 06/10/2025 READ MORE Chapter in Esports Law and Practice Published 29/05/2025 READ MORE Harry Kewell - New Cooperation 11/05/2025 READ MORE Contractual stability in FIFA 09/05/2025 READ MORE FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - ICELAND 13/11/2024 READ MORE FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - PORTUGAL 29/10/2024 READ MORE FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - EGYPT 23/10/2024 READ MORE Principles of Good Governance in Armenian Sports: Current Status 21/10/2024 READ MORE FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - CYPRUS 15/10/2024 READ MORE FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - HUNGARY 11/10/2024 READ MORE FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - IVORY COAST 09/10/2024 READ MORE FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - CROATIA 01/10/2024 READ MORE FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - RUSSIA 23/09/2024 READ MORE FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - South Korea 16/09/2024 READ MORE Moussa Kante Transfer Alert! Olympique Lyonnais - Ararat 11/08/2024 READ MORE Armenia Sports Law Featured in Global Legal Encyclopaedia 10/08/2024 READ MORE UNILATERAL EXTENSION CLAUSES 27/07/2024 READ MORE CONTRACTUAL DISPUTE: FPSD-14003 12/07/2024 READ MORE Essentialia Negotii: CHANGES IN DRC JURISPRUDENCE FOR 14/06/2024 READ MORE E-SPORTS – LEX SPORTIVA OR LEX MERCATORIA? 27/05/2024 READ MORE CONTRACTUAL DISPUTE: FPSD-13416 20/03/2024 READ MORE SPORTS LAW PODCAST: GUEST IN SPORTS LAW MATTERS 17/01/2024 READ MORE FIFA'S EPP: A New Challenge 30/11/2023 READ MORE FPSD-11412 18/10/2023 READ MORE FPSD-9966 04/09/2023 READ MORE FPSD-9014 20/04/2023 READ MORE CAS 2021/A/8042 27/03/2023 READ MORE PROTECTION FOR CLUBS' TRAINING REWARDS. WHAT’S NEXT? 17/02/2023 READ MORE LIFESTYLE WORKING IN A LEGAL TEAM AT A FOOTBALL CLUB 07/02/2023 READ MORE

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