Hadlaw LP
Abuja, Nigeria
Hadlaw LP is a dynamic sports law firm specializing in contract negotiations, athlete representation, and regulatory compliance across the sporting industry. With a seasoned team of legal experts, we navigate complex legal and commercial landscapes, providing tailored counsel to athletes, clubs, leagues, and sports organizations. Our goal is to protect our clients’ interests, maximize opportunities, and ensure compliance with global and local sports regulations.
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Practice areas
We represent clients in disputes before courts, arbitral tribunals, and sports governing bodies (including CAS and national arbitration centers). Our focus is on efficient dispute resolution- protecting careers, reputations, and financial interests
Sports is employment in its own right. We advise athletes, coaches, and sports organizations on employment contracts, workplace rights, transfer regulations, and disputes. Our expertise ensures fair treatment, compliance with labour laws, and smooth resolution of employment-related issues within the sporting context.
The future of sports is digital. From broadcasting rights and streaming deals to e-sports, data protection, and telecommunications agreements, we provide legal guidance that ensures our clients stay ahead. We help athletes and organizations maximize opportunities in media and tech while staying compliant with regulations.
In today’s sports industry, branding is everything. We safeguard athletes’ and clubs’ intellectual property by securing trademarks, image rights, licensing agreements, and endorsements. Whether it’s protecting a player’s brand or a team’s commercial assets, we ensure IP generates lasting value.
We assist clients in structuring and registering their businesses in compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) and applicable regulatory frameworks in Nigeria.
Our services include:
Incorporation of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
Registration of Business Names
Incorporation of Companies Limited by Guarantee
Partnership and LLP structuring
Registration of NGOs, associations, and incorporated trustees
Foreign company registration and Nigerian subsidiary structuring
Post-incorporation filings and corporate compliance documentation
We go beyond basic registration by advising on the most suitable legal structure based on liability protection, tax considerations, governance needs, and long-term scalability.
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Our Partners and Associates
Labour law expert
Oluwafemi Davies-Awe is an expert in sports law, advising athletes, teams, and promoters on contracts, endorsements, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. He has significant experience negotiating and structuring deals that protect clients’ interests while maximizing their commercial opportunities. He is also skilled in the recovery of training compensation and is highly competent in proceedings before the FIFA Tribunal and the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
In addition to his sports law practice, he advises clients on entertainment law matters, with particular expertise in copyright and broader commercial transactions. He provides strategic, commercially focused guidance tailored to the needs of creative and business professionals.