1. Case Overview
This case involved an international sports contract dispute brought before the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) concerning monetary claims asserted against a Chinese professional football club.
Attorneys Ji Heon Oh and Mirae Kim of One Law Partners, LLC represented the client and provided legal advice and procedural representation throughout the dispute under the applicable FIFA regulations.

2. Key Issues
The principal issues in this case were:

• The scope of the contractual payment obligations;

• The application of FIFA regulations and relevant precedents;

• Whether the amount claimed was reasonable and justified.

3. Legal Strategy
Attorneys Ji Heon Oh and Mirae Kim thoroughly reviewed both the factual background and the legal issues based on their understanding of FIFA regulations and DRC practice.
They also actively challenged the scope of the client's liability and the validity of the claimed amount, while developing and implementing a strategic approach aimed at resolving the dispute in the client's favor.

4. Significance of the Case
As a result, the firm successfully defended against approximately 50% of the claimed amount, substantially reducing the client's financial burden.

This case required specialized knowledge of FIFA regulations and international sports dispute resolution procedures and demonstrates One Law Partners, LLC's capabilities in handling international sports disputes.

Through this matter, the firm demonstrated its ability to provide effective legal services in sports disputes governed by international standards.
 

Attorney Ji-Heon Oh | jhoh@onelawpartners.com
Attorney Mi-Rae Kim | mrkim@onelawpartners.com
 

Public Relations Team, One Law Partners, LLC | pr@onelawpartners.com