Our Association is international
Sports is by definition universal, hence so should be the law that governs it.
Football is played worldwide
Through passion and practice, it has built a real social network at both local and international levels. Following the example of famous international football competitions, AIAF aims to create a link between various legal cultures, in a spirit of exchange and sharing.
The independence of lawyers and their professional ethics must serve football in its social dimension.
We value law as much as sport and we think that our ethics as independent lawyers can contribute to the development of football all the while enhancing the respect of fundamental rights.
La Cité du Vin
Your venue to the 10th AIAF Congress.
On the banks of the Garonne, this modern building in the shape of a “carafe” is a tribute to local know-how and tradition.
La Cité du Vin hosts several exhibitions, conferences in its auditorium, a panoramic restaurant, afterworks and tastings among many other activities related to the wine and its culture.
Bordeaux
As the AIAF celebrates its 10th edition of the Congress, its signature event,
we wished to come back to the place of birth of the association: France.
The Congress will be held in Bordeaux. This port city in southwest France has about 350 UNESCO heritage buildings, most of them dating from the 18th century.
A top location for business and tourism
The city of Bordeaux has an extremely rich landscape and it is an attractive place for tourism. The downtown buildings symbolises the excellence sought by 18th century French architects.
Bordeaux is also a very dynamic city with many companies operating in a wide range of industries.
A crossroads between sea, mountains and countryside
As the AIAF celebrates its 10th edition of the Congress, its signature event,
we wished to come back to the place of birth of the association: France.
The Congress will be held in Bordeaux, this port city in southwest France has about 350 UNESCO heritage buildings, most of them dating from the 18th century.
La Cité du Vin
Your venue to the 10th AIAF Congress.
On the banks of the Garonne, this modern building in the shape of a “carafe” is a tribute to local know-how and tradition.
La Cité du Vin hosts several exhibitions, conferences in its auditorium, a panoramic restaurant, afterworks and tastings among many other activities related to the wine and its culture.
Bordeaux
As the AIAF celebrates its 10th edition of the Congress, its signature event, we wished to come back to the place of birth of the association: France.
The Congress will be held in Bordeaux. This port city in southwest France has about 350 UNESCO heritage buildings, most of them dating from the 18th century.
A top location for business and tourism
The city of Bordeaux has an extremely rich landscape and it is an attractive place for tourism. The downtown buildings symbolises the excellence sought by 18th century French architects.
Bordeaux is also a very dynamic city with many companies operating in a wide range of industries.
A crossroads between sea, mountains and countryside
The city would be nothing without its land and its surroundings. Bordeaux stands on the banks of a river, but also in the heart of a rich region known worldwide for its vineyards and its gentle way of life.
The coast is just a few kilometres from the city, and beautiful landscapes are within reach if the curious would like to discover what happens outside the city walls.
⚠️ Important notice:
The AIAF Congress will take place during the Rugby World Cup in France.
Hotels in Bordeaux are likely to be very busy. We therefore advise you to book your hotel room as soon as possible. You will find below a list of hotels we have selected. There will be no ‘main’ hotel, unlike in other years.
Programme
10th AIAF Congress – Bordeaux 2023
DAY 01
> 05 October 2023
9:00 - 9:15
Welcome Speeches
9:15 - 10:30
Round-table 1
Football and War
The war in Ukraine has been raging since 2014 and even more so since February 2022 and the Russian military operations throughout Ukraine. Beyond the dramatic consequences common to any war, football is also affected by this type of event, which involves many legal issues: maintaining competitions, enforcing contracts, etc. This round-table will analyse the legal challenges posed by war and the different ways to face them.
Moderator:
Yuliya Bogdanova, Lawyer, AIAF Member – Kiev
Speakers:
Mikhail Prokopets, Lawyer – Moscow
Andrey Kharitonchuk, Head of Shakhtar Legal Department – Kiev
Breno Tannuri, Lawyer, AIAF Member – Sao Paulo
Anna Smirnova, Lawyer, AIAF Member – Zurich
10:30 - 11:30
Round-table 2
Football and Governments
FIFA is strict on the principle that all national associations must be autonomous and thus free from governmental and judicial interference in their respective countries in order to conduct their football activities independently. Sri Lanka, India, Congo DR, Pakistan, El Salvador, etc. These are just a few examples of the many countries in which national associations have recently been suspended, sometimes with the appointment of normalisation committees. An overview of the legal issues involved in these highly sensitive procedures.
Moderator:
Patricia Moyersoen, Lawyer, AIAF President – Paris
Speakers:
Chris Anderson, Former Head of UK Government Independent Review of Football Governance
Reyes Bellver, Lawyer and AIAF Member – Madrid
Jean-Jacques Nouyadjam, Lawyer, AIAF Member – Yaoundé
11:30 - 12:00
Coffee break
12:00 - 13:00
Round-table 3
Football and Politics
Human rights, religion, non-discrimination, racism, freedom of speech… These are all concepts that should not encroach on the field of play. And yet they are increasingly present in today’s football world. Here we take a look at the legal issues raised by the relationship between football law and these highly political subjects.
Moderator:
Joëlle Monlouis, Lawyer, AIAF Member – Paris
Speakers:
Jerôme Perlemuter, General Secretary, World Leagues Forum
Sarah Gregorius, Director Global Policy & Strategic Relations Women’s Football, FIFPRO
Nasr El Din Azzam, Lawyer, AIAF Member – Cairo
13:00 - 14:30
Quick Lunch
14:30 - 15:30
Round-table 4
European Super League – What Now?
The European Super League case will soon reach its conclusion before the European Court of Justice. Either way, the long-awaited decision will have crucial implications for all those involved in football. The legal impacts are also likely to be significant. This round-table discussion will provide a clearer picture of all these issues.
Moderator:
Alexandre Durand, CEO, Football Legal
Speakers:
Andrea Bozza, Lawyer, AIAF Member – Milan
Francesco Martucci, Law Professor, University Panthéon-Assas Paris 2
Katarina Pijetlovic, General Secretary, Union of European Clubs
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee break
16:00 - 17:30
Round-table 5
Multi-Club Ownership
Multi-Club Ownership is a concept that has become central to the football industry in recent years. All over the world, companies own a constellation of clubs, with various objectives. The AIAF M&A Group will host this roundtable discussion with leading experts to shed light on the legal aspects of MCO.
Moderator:
Jacques Messeca, Lawyer, AIAF Member – Paris
Speakers:
Gianluca Cambareri, Lawyer, AIAF Member – Rome
Nicolas Blanc, Founder of Sport Value
Fernando Veiga Gomes, Lawyer, AIAF Member – Lisbon
19:30
Gala Dinner at Le Siman
DAY 02
> 06 October 2023
10:00 - 11:00
Round-table 6
Football and Court of Arbitration for Sport (Summary Report of the AIAF-FIFA Workshop)
In June 2023, for the second year in a row, FIFA hosted the AIAF in Zurich for a new workshop, this year dedicated to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The expertise and experience of AIAF’s 120+ lawyers and its close cooperation with FIFA allow it to be considered an important partner in the improvement of football rules and practices. The details of this cooperative effort will be addressed in this round-table.
Moderator:
François Klein, Lawyer, AIAF Member – Paris
Speakers:
Juan de Dios Crespo, Lawyer, AIAF Member – Valencia
Miguel Liétard, Director of Litigation, FIFA
Giovanni Maria Fares, Counsel, CAS
11:00 - 12:00
Round-table 7
FIFA Regulations on Football Agents
In October 2023, the brand new FIFA Football Agent Regulations will fully come into force. These new regulations have been much discussed and promise to revolutionise the world of football agents. However, some legal questions have yet to be addressed and need to be clarified. This round-table will be dedicated to all these points.
Moderator:
Pedro Macieirinha, Lawyer, AIAF Member – Vila Real
Speakers:
Jan Kleiner, Director of Football Regulatory, FIFA
Gordon Stipic-Wipfler, Joint-CEO, Unique Sports Group
Stefano La Porta, Lawyer, AIAF Member – Rome
12:00 - 12:30
Coffee break
12:30 - 13:30
Round-table 8
Latest news on other FIFA Regulations
An insight into FIFA’s latest and future innovations: New training and solidarity system, Full implementation of the Clearing House, Updated version of Article 17 of the FIFA RSTP, Protection of well-being of female players, etc.
Moderator:
Ariel Reck, Lawyer, AIAF Member – Buenos Aires
Speakers:
Emilio Garcia Silvero, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, FIFA
Carol Couse, Lawyer, AIAF Member – Manchester
Alexandra Gomez Bruinewoud, Senior Legal Counsel, FIFPRO
13:30 - 13:45
Closing Remarks
14:00 - 16:00
General Assembly (AIAF members only)
Information
COVID-19:
By registering for the 10th AIAF Congress, you are responsible for informing yourself about the specific health measures in France, your country of departure or any stop-over countries. AIAF disclaims any responsibility for your health situation or any incident related to it and no refund will be made.
Each participant will have to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or a negative test dating back less than 72 hours at the entrance of the Congress.
Failure to do so will result in the participant being denied access.
Intended audience:
AIAF Members, counsels and lawyers, representatives of associations or federations, Clubs’ officials, Players’ Agents, companies in the “football business”, sport channels representatives, media specialists and Sport State Authorities.
Venue:
The conference will take place at La Cité du Vin.
Address:
134 Quai de Bacalan
33 300 Bordeaux
France
Registration:
You can register online by clicking here.
Registration rates include attendance to the Conference, two lunches, coffee breaks and a Gala dinner.
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