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Our objective

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.

Any level FOOTBALL

Footballers, Agents, Clubs, Football Federations

Pro
BOXING

Assisting promoters, managers, competition organizers

BASKETBALL

Assist in transfers, disputes at BAT, training compensation

MOTORSPORT

Sponsorship agreements, competition, discipinary

OLYMPICS

Anti-doping, legal support of event organizing

E-SPORTS

e-doping, sponsorship, competition

Claims

Contracts

- Employment
- Transfers
- Settlement
- Image rights
- Sponsorship
- Broadcasting
- Stadium renting
- Other sports-related contract

- Оverdue payables
- Employment disputes
- Transfers
- Disciplinary proceedings
- Anti-doping violations
- Training compensation
- Solidarity Contribution
- Appealing results

Representation in

Corporate

- Structuring the Club or Federation
- Drafting rules and regulations
- Disciplinary rules
- Setting the legal sporting vertical
- Competition organizing rules for the leagues
- Systemizing the work of the organization
- Assistance in licensing

- Disputes in FIFA Football Tribunal, other ADRs)
- Arbitration (CAS, AAA, ICC)
- Transfers by assisting agents
- Disciplinary and ethics committees
- Assisting in administrative procedures
(FIFA TMS, Clearing House)

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Scope of services

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.

General Secretary
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, countless appeals to the referee committee, drafting all the legal documentation of the club, IP matters. To highlight the latest one - a high-risk issue was solved at FIFA Clearing House procedure by the assistance of the firm. 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 provided and delivered. The club is fully protected in every aspect, negotiations, disputes, transfers, internal disciplinary affairs with the players and personnel. 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, compliance with UEFA rules and regulations in official UEFA competitions, operations with shares, club licensing, internal documentation of the club, huge 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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Brazil/EU

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

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.

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managing partner

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Contractual stability in FIFA

09/05/2025

FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - ICELAND

13/11/2024

FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - PORTUGAL

29/10/2024

FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - EGYPT

23/10/2024

Principles of Good Governance in Armenian Sports: Current Status

21/10/2024

FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - CYPRUS

15/10/2024

FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - HUNGARY

11/10/2024

FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - IVORY COAST

09/10/2024

FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - CROATIA

01/10/2024

FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - RUSSIA

23/09/2024

FOOTBALL TRANSFER MARKETS - South Korea

16/09/2024

Moussa Kante Transfer Alert! Olympique Lyonnais - Ararat

11/08/2024

Armenia Sports Law Featured in Global Legal Encyclopaedia

10/08/2024

UNILATERAL EXTENSION CLAUSES

27/07/2024

CONTRACTUAL DISPUTE: FPSD-14003

12/07/2024

Essentialia Negotii: CHANGES IN DRC JURISPRUDENCE FOR

14/06/2024

E-SPORTS – LEX SPORTIVA OR LEX MERCATORIA?

27/05/2024

CONTRACTUAL DISPUTE: FPSD-13416

20/03/2024

SPORTS LAW PODCAST: GUEST IN SPORTS LAW MATTERS

17/01/2024

FPSD-11412

18/10/2023

FPSD-9966

04/09/2023

FPSD-9014

20/04/2023

CAS 2021/A/8042

27/03/2023

LIFESTYLE WORKING IN A LEGAL TEAM AT A FOOTBALL CLUB

07/02/2023

LEGAL IDENTIFICATION OF ESPORTS FROM GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

11/11/2022

SPORTS LAW CONFERENCE 2022

27/08/2022

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