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Global Sports Advocates Earns Fifth Consecutive Chambers USA Ranking, Paul Greene Named Band 1
Global Sports Advocates, based in Portland, Maine, has been recognized by Chambers USA as one of the country’s leading sports law firms for the fifth consecutive year. In the 2026 guide, the firm received a Band 4 ranking in Sports Law, while Founding Partner Paul Greene was individually ranked Band 1, the highest tier. The ranking reflects the firm’s expertise in anti‑doping, contract disputes, and international arbitration.
Chambers and Partners researches and ranks law firms and lawyers across more than 200 jurisdictions worldwide. Rankings are based on client and peer interviews and weigh factors such as legal knowledge, quality of client service, and depth of experience. The 2026 guide highlighted Global Sports Advocates’ strength in advising athletes in complex sports disputes and its considerable experience in anti‑doping proceedings.
The firm handles a wide range of matters, including breach of contract, intellectual‑property disputes, eligibility, name‑image‑likeness (NIL), sports contracts, and international arbitration. Chambers noted that the group is adept at handling both domestic and international issues. Clients praised the team’s ability to identify necessary information and tools for building a defense, and to simplify complex information for clients.
Recognized individually by Chambers USA every year for more than a decade, Greene concentrates on disputes within the sports space, particularly anti‑doping proceedings. He is regularly retained to represent athletes before the Court of Arbitration for Sport and other governing bodies, including on the international stage. A client described him as bringing a calm, measured approach and to provide well‑reasoned guidance that balances legal precision with practical business realities.
Among the matters highlighted this year, Global Sports Advocates secured a “No Fault” finding for Olympic swimmer Arabella Sims under the World Aquatics Anti‑Doping Rules. The firm represents athletes, coaches, teams, clubs, managers, agents, sports executives, and other stakeholders across a full range of sports law issues.
The firm’s reputation is built on a combination of legal expertise and client service. According to Chambers, Global Sports Advocates’ team is praised for its ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable strategies for athletes and organizations. The firm’s work on anti‑doping cases, such as the Arabella Sims “No Fault” determination, demonstrates its capacity to navigate the intricate rules of international governing bodies while protecting client interests.
The Chambers ranking also reflects the firm’s involvement in high‑profile disputes beyond anti‑doping. In recent years, Global Sports Advocates has advised on contract negotiations for professional athletes, intellectual‑property disputes involving sports brands, and eligibility challenges for collegiate athletes under the NCAA and NIL regulations.
Looking ahead, Global Sports Advocates continues to expand its practice. The firm has recently opened a satellite office in New York to serve clients in the largest sports market and is actively recruiting attorneys with experience in emerging areas such as esports and sports technology.
The fifth consecutive ranking underscores Global Sports Advocates’ sustained leadership in sports law and its continued role in navigating complex legal challenges for athletes and sports organizations. The firm remains a key resource for clients facing anti‑doping allegations, contractual disputes, and international arbitration, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted advisor in the sports legal landscape.
Chambers and Partners researches and ranks law firms and lawyers across more than 200 jurisdictions worldwide. Rankings are based on client and peer interviews and weigh factors such as legal knowledge, quality of client service, and depth of experience. The 2026 guide highlighted Global Sports Advocates’ strength in advising athletes in complex sports disputes and its considerable experience in anti‑doping proceedings.
The firm handles a wide range of matters, including breach of contract, intellectual‑property disputes, eligibility, name‑image‑likeness (NIL), sports contracts, and international arbitration. Chambers noted that the group is adept at handling both domestic and international issues. Clients praised the team’s ability to identify necessary information and tools for building a defense, and to simplify complex information for clients.
Recognized individually by Chambers USA every year for more than a decade, Greene concentrates on disputes within the sports space, particularly anti‑doping proceedings. He is regularly retained to represent athletes before the Court of Arbitration for Sport and other governing bodies, including on the international stage. A client described him as bringing a calm, measured approach and to provide well‑reasoned guidance that balances legal precision with practical business realities.
Among the matters highlighted this year, Global Sports Advocates secured a “No Fault” finding for Olympic swimmer Arabella Sims under the World Aquatics Anti‑Doping Rules. The firm represents athletes, coaches, teams, clubs, managers, agents, sports executives, and other stakeholders across a full range of sports law issues.
The firm’s reputation is built on a combination of legal expertise and client service. According to Chambers, Global Sports Advocates’ team is praised for its ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable strategies for athletes and organizations. The firm’s work on anti‑doping cases, such as the Arabella Sims “No Fault” determination, demonstrates its capacity to navigate the intricate rules of international governing bodies while protecting client interests.
The Chambers ranking also reflects the firm’s involvement in high‑profile disputes beyond anti‑doping. In recent years, Global Sports Advocates has advised on contract negotiations for professional athletes, intellectual‑property disputes involving sports brands, and eligibility challenges for collegiate athletes under the NCAA and NIL regulations.
Looking ahead, Global Sports Advocates continues to expand its practice. The firm has recently opened a satellite office in New York to serve clients in the largest sports market and is actively recruiting attorneys with experience in emerging areas such as esports and sports technology.
The fifth consecutive ranking underscores Global Sports Advocates’ sustained leadership in sports law and its continued role in navigating complex legal challenges for athletes and sports organizations. The firm remains a key resource for clients facing anti‑doping allegations, contractual disputes, and international arbitration, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted advisor in the sports legal landscape.
