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Sports Law - Australia
What the Team is Known For
K&L Gates fields a well-rounded team, active across a wide range of sporting sectors and offering expertise in matters ranging from advice on constitutional reforms and employment and immigration issues, to appearing for both sporting organisations and players at disciplinary tribunals and appeal boards. The law firm also advises on commercial activities such as the negotiation of franchising deals, and is particularly noted for its adeptness in handling intellectual property and trade mark matters. K&L Gates's clients include numerous national and international sporting organisations.
Notable practitioners
Chris Round is a key contact at the firm.