The firm advises federations and confederations on strategic decisions, institutional operations and the development of their activities, in France and internationally.
Its practice combines proven knowledge of sports governance, extensive business law experience and representation of organisations before sports bodies and arbitral tribunals.
It also supports their institutional and economic transformation, addressing ethics and compliance requirements alongside project financing considerations.
Proven knowledge of national and international sports governance
A federation or confederation's decisions affect its organisation, resources and relationships with members, partners and international bodies.
The firm advises on statutes and regulations, the allocation of powers, electoral processes and decision-making procedures. It assists governing bodies in preparing their work, assessing sensitive decisions and anticipating their legal consequences.
It advises organisations on changes to governance, operational reforms and the implementation of strategic priorities, with particular attention to institutional continuity and delivery.
Joëlle Monlouis's experience in football's governing bodies gives her a practical understanding of the institutional balance and operational constraints specific to sports organisations.
In-depth command of regulatory frameworks
The relationship between statutes, federation regulations, international rules and national law is a central issue for sports institutions.
The firm assists in drafting, revising and applying the rules governing their activities. It reviews their consistency, the powers of the bodies responsible for implementing them and the procedures needed to ensure legally sound decisions.
It also advises on ethics and compliance: preventing and managing conflicts of interest, ensuring the integrity of decision-making and establishing internal compliance arrangements. This work translates applicable requirements into rules and procedures suited to the organisation's operations.
Its work also covers disciplinary matters and anti-doping obligations.
Extensive experience in structuring sports activities and events
The firm advises federations and confederations on establishing and developing their structures and on the legal organisation of competitions and events.
It assists in defining responsibilities, negotiating contracts and securing relationships with organisers, commercial partners and other stakeholders.
The firm advises on the legal structuring of public or private financing and the negotiation of the associated agreements.
Its business law experience enables it to address each project's institutional, contractual and economic dimensions together. This support may take the form of a specific engagement or ongoing legal advice to the organisation.
Recognised experience in defending institutional interests internationally
The firm handles governance disputes, electoral challenges, contractual disputes and regulatory or disciplinary proceedings.
Joëlle Monlouis defines strategy and leads each matter, from the pre-litigation stage through representation before the competent courts, international sports bodies and the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Depending on the issues and countries involved, she brings together and coordinates complementary expertise within her international network.
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