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Hall & Wilcox

Sports Law

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About

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Our sports law team is well known for its high quality work and is seen as a ‘go to’ firm in the sports industry for major transactions and litigation, governance assistance and strategic advice, having worked on a number of large media rights transactions, major sponsorship agreements, M&As in sport, governance, rules and regulations and disputes.

We are experienced in acting for some of the most prominent sporting organisations in Australia and internationally, public and private corporations, governing bodies, athletes, sponsors, agencies and high profile individuals. 

Our multidisciplinary team assist clients on all industry matters including:

  • commercial​
  • governance
  • media - transactional
  • media - regulatory
  • litigation
  • intellectual property
  • property
  • employment and industrial relations
  • individuals.

Partner, Martin Ross, leads the Sports and Entertainment team at Hall & Wilcox. His strong reputation in the sports and media sectors has attracted a number of notable new clients to the firm. Martin has worked on a number of high profile and complex transactions. 

Industries (3)

  • Sports
  • Media
  • Entertainment

Chambers Review

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Sports Law - Australia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Hall & Wilcox is much sought after for its expertise advising sports bodies and sponsors on event and venue sponsorship. It has an impressive track record of assisting national sports organisations with governance reforms and IP licensing mandates, and its disputes practice offers specialist expertise in sports-related employment matters. Hall & Wilcox's longevity of involvement in the sports law area ensures an impressive list of clients and in-depth understanding of working with sports organisations, including national leagues and governing bodies, elite events hosts and organisers.
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Strengths

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  • Hall & Wilcox are consistently prompt, attentive and proactive in addressing any needs or concerns, which makes working with them a smooth and positive experience.

    Sports Law respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Hall & Wilcox are incredibly knowledgeable about media and sports law.

    Sports Law respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Martin Ross
    Martin Ross

    Martin Ross

    Martin Ross heads the practice and is active across the full range of its activities, often assisting clients on issues relating to media rights, sponsorship agreements and regulatory compliance.

    • What makes Martin Ross stand out is his incredible depth of knowledge and the thoroughness of his work.

      Sports Law respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Martin Ross is a leader in his field. His knowledge of sports and media law is unrivalled.

      Sports Law respondentAsia-Pacific
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