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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. 

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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.

Strengths

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Hall & Wilcox provides clear and succinct advice on a range of complex matters.

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It has great in-depth knowledge about the sports industry and the team can take on general corporate matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Martin Ross
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Martin Ross
Head of Sports Law
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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.

Martin's expertise is second to none, and he provides a friendly can-do attitude in every situation.

Martin has deep awareness of sport, media and corporate governance law, and marries that extremely well with an intimate understanding of the commercial and operational aspects of our business.

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Members

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Ben Hamilton

James Deady

Mark Lebbon

Martin Ross

Martin Ross

Head of Department

Industries

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Entertainment

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