Our Sports Law practice advises in respect to a wide range of matters relating to both not-for-profit and professional sporting organisations.

The types of matters regularly faced by sporting organsiations in which we can assist include:

• Determining the appropriate legal structure to be used;
• Advising in respect to Modern Award coverage and application, the use of contracts of employment and the effect of breaching terms;
• Understanding the source and scope of the power to discipline players and/or other employees, and the options available;
• Risk analysis – with a particular focus on negligence and personal injury;
• The application of the Civil Liability Act 2002, risk management and insurance; and
• Understanding intellectual property principles in the sporting context, including copyright and trademarks.