Ashton Welsh

Ashton, one of New Zealand’s leading sports lawyers, heads-up the firm's Sports, Entertainment and Venues team.

Ashton’s primary focus is on “the business of sport”. He advises a range of sports organisations, agencies, media/production companies, stadia / venue owners and event promoters in the exploitation of their commercial rights, the management of governance issues and the development of strategies to meet their commercial objectives.

Ashton works closely with other specialist practice areas within the firm (including Intellectual Property, Tech / ICT, Tax, Employment and Corporate & Commercial) to provide a full-service offering.

Clients have said "Ashton is very responsive, highly commercially aware, well connected and an expert in the sports marketing sector. He's also great to communicate with and very supportive of our business priorities and objectives."

"He's an exceptionally qualified sports business lawyer who deals in a very personable manner on behalf of his major sporting and business clientele. His knowledge is up to the minute and he's also keenly aware of market nuances."