Vivien Von Wagner

Working on contracts and processes for a medium-sized company in the professional football sector, such as:

• Supported contract processes by reviewing and revising service agreements, drafting pleadings for tribunal proceedings, and assisting HR with employment law issues.
• Conducted legal research on sports law and civil procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.

• Governance & Advisory Support: Supported international advisory board and donors' steering group, facilitated committee meetings, and led revision of governance frameworks including Governing Board's Terms of Reference and CONNEX constitution.
• Regulatory & Compliance Reporting: Prepared expert reports clarifying responsibilities and decision-making between Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and GIZ, covering co-financing, risk management, and contract amendments.

• Conducted legal research on sports law, arbitration, doping proceedings, FIFA regulations, and EU regulatory matters.
• Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, sponsorship agreements, legal submissions, and compliance materials.
• Prepared legal assessments, client guidance documents, and presentations on sports governance, intellectual property, and regulatory issues.
• Gained practical experience in sports law and legal practice through involvement in wide range of client matters and proceedings.

• Conducted legal research on corporate, commercial, and M&A matters.
• Assisted with legal due diligence reviews in domestic and cross-border transactions and prepared relevant legal memoranda, reports and transaction documentation.
• Supported drafting and review of share and asset purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements, and ancillary transaction documents.
• Managed transaction documents and virtual data rooms throughout deal processes.