About

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Having acted in some of the industry's most high profile matters and inquiries, MinterEllison's sports law group has the expertise and industry knowledge to obtain a Band 1 ranking for Sports Law. We were disappointed to see a drop in ranking to Band 2 in the 2023 guide. Providing legal services to the sports industry requires a deep understanding and appreciation of the issues and challenges facing sports regulators, sporting clubs, players, and other stakeholders, as well as the ability to adapt to changing client needs and industry trends. 


Our broad ranging experience across the sports industry enables us to provide expert legal and commercial advice that is consistent and decisive, and assists in advancing the integrity, interests and welfare of the sporting disciplines and scenarios in which our clients participate.Dedicated sports sector coverage across all areas of law


MinterEllison's holistic experience allows us to provide a full-service legal offering across the entire sporting sector: 

  • commercial contracts, including sponsorship arrangements
  • administrative 
  • sports integrity, inquiries & appeals
  • regulatory & compliance
  • reputational risk management
  • employment
  • intellectual property & broadcast and media rights
  • property & leasing
  • stadium & facility development
  • litigation and dispute resolution. 


Chambers Review

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Sports Law - Australia

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

MinterEllison has a strong reputation for advising on events organisation, stadium agreements and facilities licensing agreements with multiple sports bodies. It is also equipped to handle sponsorship arrangements, regulatory and compliance matters, IP and broadcasting issues and reputation management, drawing upon the broader resources of the national firm as and when appropriate. The law firm possesses specialist knowledge of the racing and football codes and a premier disciplinary investigations capability.

Work Highlights

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  • MinterEllison advised Parramatta Basketball Association on a joint venture with Hoops Capital, which was formed to facilitate the redevelopment of the Wyatt Park Site.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Poulton
2
David Poulton
2
Band 2
David Poulton advises across a wide range of practice area issues, including questions related to insurance, corporate risk and media-linked disputes. He is particularly well regarded for his in-depth knowledge of the football and racing spheres.

He has encyclopedic knowledge of racing regulation, developed over decades.

Ranked Lawyers at
MinterEllison

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Sports Law

David Poulton
2
David Poulton
2
Band 2

Members

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