Family members
However supportive they may be, they quickly reach the limits of what they can provide when faced with complex legal matters.
Legal advisory · Sports law
Strategic sports law advisory, for athletes.
A sports law consultancy dedicated to supporting professional athletes.
Independence
We act for no club and no governing body. Our only client: the athlete.
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ISDEMadrid, shared training
0clubs or federations represented
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The reality
An athlete's career extends far beyond sporting performance.
It involves contractual, financial and strategic decisions that can have a lasting impact on their future. Yet, the legal support available to athletes remains too often fragmented, reactive or insufficiently tailored to the realities of a professional sporting career.
Agents
While playing an essential role, they are not intended to provide independent legal advice.
General practice lawyers
They do not always possess the specialist knowledge required to navigate the legal and regulatory complexities of the sports industry.
The result: support that is fragmented, reactive, ill-suited.
NMN LEGAL
A different approach.
Independent, specialist legal support, fully integrated into the athlete's professional ecosystem and designed to work collaboratively with agents, families and other trusted advisors. Our mission is to support professional athletes throughout their careers by providing both proactive and responsive legal advice, enabling them to navigate the legal challenges directly arising from their profession with confidence.
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Independent
No mandates for clubs or governing bodies. Advice free from any conflict of interest.
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Specialist
Expertise devoted exclusively to sports law and to the realities of a professional career.
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Integrated
We work with the agent, the family and existing advisors, complementing their role rather than replacing it.
Expertise
Our areas of expertise.
Seven areas in which we act, from prevention to dispute resolution.
Employment contracts
Negotiation, drafting and execution: remuneration, duration, bonuses, termination clauses.
Sponsorship agreements
Framing brand commitments, exclusivities and the athlete's obligations.
Representation agreements
Securing the mandate given to the agent: duration, commission, scope, exit.
Image rights
Protecting and enhancing the athlete's image, individually and collectively.
Contractual disputes
Preventing, negotiating and, where necessary, defending before the competent bodies.
Athlete–agent relationship
Structuring a clear, transparent relationship that complies with the regulations.
Disciplinary & regulatory matters
Supporting the athlete through proceedings before federations and sports bodies.
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Who we support
Who do we work with?
01 — Athletes
Professional and aspiring athletes
From emerging talent to established professionals, we help athletes secure their contractual interests, prepare for key negotiations and make informed legal decisions at every stage of their careers.
Contracts · Negotiations · Career
02 — Agents
Licensed sports agents
We work alongside licensed sports agents, complementing their role by providing independent, specialist legal advice that enhances both the quality and transparency of the support they offer their clients.
Complement · Collaboration · Transparency
03 — Counsel
Foreign lawyers and law firms
We collaborate with international lawyers and law firms seeking specialist expertise in sports law, particularly in matters involving the Belgian, European or international sports landscape.
Belgium · Europe · International
Our values
An athlete-centred approach.
Four commitments that guide every matter, from the first conversation to the final signature.
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Proximity & Accessibility
We are committed to transparent, practical and accessible communication, while remaining genuinely available to support athletes and those around them at every stage of their journey.
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Professionalism & Expertise
Every piece of advice we provide is grounded in specialist expertise and informed by a deep understanding of the realities of professional sport.
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Collaboration & Partnership
We work closely with agents, families and other trusted advisors, complementing their role rather than replacing it.
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Independence & Loyalty
By choosing not to act for clubs or sports governing bodies, we preserve our independence and remain fully committed to the interests of the athletes we support.
Several faces, one shared mission.
Our team
Founded by Nathanael Mbolo Nkoy, a sports law specialist, NMN LEGAL combines specialist legal expertise with a pragmatic, strategic and client-centred approach to sports law.
Founder · Belgium
Nathanael Mbolo Nkoy
Founder of NMN LEGAL, Nathanael Mbolo Nkoy is a Belgian sports law specialist holding a Master's degree in Economic and Social Law and an LL.M. in International Sports Law from ISDE (Madrid). He has developed extensive experience in sports law, with particular expertise in the negotiation, drafting and execution of professional sports employment contracts.
One shared training, three continents, one goal: protecting the athlete.
Lucas NanchenLausanne · Swiss specialist
Swiss sports law specialist based in Lausanne and currently serving within an international sports federation. He holds a Master's degree in International Sports Law from ISDE (Madrid) and has extensive experience in proceedings before FIFA, UEFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Maximilian BenderThe Hague · Compliance & sports law
Sports law specialist based in The Hague, specialising in financial compliance and sports law. He holds a Master's degree in International Sports Law from ISDE (Madrid) and gained valuable experience within the legal department of SV Darmstadt 98.
Matthew WhelptonSheffield · English market
Sports law specialist based in Sheffield. He holds an LL.B. from the University of Sheffield and a Master's degree in International Sports Law. He has developed particular expertise in player transfers and commercial contracts within the English football market.
Viraaj KazaHyderabad · Asian matters
Sports law specialist based in Hyderabad. He completed his legal education in India before specialising in International Sports Law at ISDE (Madrid). He has developed expertise in sports and civil litigation and serves as a strategic point of contact for matters involving the Asian market.
Igor VetokeleFormer professional footballer
Former professional footballer currently completing his final year of an LL.B. degree. He supports the legal team by bringing first-hand experience of the professional game, helping ensure that our advice remains practical and closely aligned with the realities of elite sport.
Nnamdi UzuegbuNigeria · Sports governance
Sports law specialist with particular expertise in sports governance. He gained experience within the Anti-Doping Committee of Nigeria and serves as a strategic point of contact for matters involving the African sports market.
Emer ConnollyLondon · FIFA / CAS litigation
London-based legal counsel specialising in sports law, holding an LLB from University College Cork and a Master's degree in International Sports Law from ISDE. She has significant experience in disputes before the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
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Speak to our team.
Looking to review a contract, prepare for a negotiation, resolve a dispute or discuss an important decision affecting your career? NMN LEGAL offers personalised consultations with a sports law specialist, providing independent legal advice in a strictly professional and confidential setting.
Format30-minute consultation
LanguagesFrench · English · Dutch
ConfidentialityStrictly professional and confidential exchanges
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