The Australian sporting sector has a regulatory framework which requires reliable and practically minded advisors to consider commercial and legal implications which effect sportspeople, clubs, associations and other sports organisations. The law affecting athletes and sporting bodies can be complex and varied. This requires bespoke consideration to commercial and legal needs, in particular, matters involving contract interpretation and negotiation, brand protection and exploitation and sponsorship, management and advertising agreements.
With expertise across a broad range of sports-related transactions throughout Australia, our Sports Law team provides advice on sports franchise related transactions, negotiation and preparation of sponsorship and licensing agreements. We advise on brand protection, licensing, trade mark registration, patents, copyright and enforcement of infringements. We have also advised on issues arising from social media and online.
We provide business law services to sports organisations and sporting individuals. This includes corporate and commercial transactions, consultation, negotiation and preparation of commercial contracts and contractual matters, intellectual property related matters such as trade marks and image rights, and disputes, amongst others.