In this episode of the Cheat Code, Michaël Bouyrie shares his experience in sports law, between defending athletes, the role of lawyers and issues related to sports agents and threats in sports.
In a new episode of the podcast The Cheat Code, we received Michaël Bouyrie, sports law lawyer based in Montpellier.
With more than 20 years of experience, he shares a journey guided by a long-standing passion for sport, which he finally chose to approach through law rather than journalism.
Contrary to what one might think, sports law is not an autonomous subject. It is mainly about civil and commercial law applied to the world of sport.
A field in constant evolution, where the rules sometimes remain unclear and where the balances are still fragile.
Throughout his career, Michaël Bouyrie has specialized in the defense of athletes, coaches and agents, with a strong conviction: restore balance in a system that is often unfavorable to athletes.
One of the key topics of the episode concerns the place of lawyers in the sports ecosystem.
Can they become sports agents?
The debate is open. Some advocate a strict separation of roles, while others see it as an obvious complementarity.
On the one hand, the agent masters the field and the network. On the other hand, the lawyer secures legal issues.
One thing is certain: evolving in this universe requires much more than technical skills. The network, the understanding of the issues and the ability to navigate between several roles are essential.
Finally, the episode discusses a more sensitive subject: The threats suffered by athletes, especially related to betting.
For Michaël Bouyrie, today there is a worrying form of trivialization.
His message is clear: it is time to act.
Establishment of support cells, systematic filing of complaints, accountability of perpetrators... The law must become a real tool for the protection of athletes.
