AVOCAD has become the official legal partner of Jonava basketball club CBet. The aim is to strengthen the legal basis of the club's activities and contribute to the growth of the organisation.
"Basketball in Lithuania is more than a game. It is a social phenomenon with its own economics, international aspects and legal subtleties. As a team of lawyers, we are highly motivated to be a part of this process and to contribute to one of the most growing and dynamic sports organisations in Lithuania," says Egidijus Langys, Managing Partner of the firm.
Vaidas Vaškevičius, president of the Jonava Basketball Club, emphasized that modern basketball requires not only a strong athletic team but also a professional support structure. “It’s not just a sport. It’s a massive system in which—from player contracts to sponsorship and international cooperation—a clear legal foundation is essential. We are pleased that our club will now be represented by an experienced law firm that is familiar with both sports and a broad approach to the law,” noted the club president.
He said that the spectrum of legal issues in the activities of basketball clubs is very broad and dynamic. From player contracts, coaches' contracts, licensing, to intellectual property protection, use of trademarks, sponsorship agreements or international transfer rules, every aspect requires precision and professionalism.
“In this sector, legal assistance is particularly important when resolving disputes with players or agents, participating in proceedings regulated by FIBA or the LKL, or simply managing the organization’s growing structure. The involvement of lawyers ensures that the club can focus on the game rather than on legal intricacies,” emphasized E. Langys upon signing the cooperation agreement.
Jonava CBet is a consistently growing club. In the 2024-2025 Betsafe-LKL season, the team is demonstrating a stable, ambitious and competitive game - the team is currently among the four strongest teams in the league.