Brett Boon

Practice Areas

Brett acts for clubs, venue operators, gaming machine licensees and industry participants on gaming and gambling law matters. His clients include operators in the recreational and hospitality sector, sporting clubs and organisations requiring specialist advice on gaming compliance, licensing and regulatory engagement.

Brett advises on gaming and gambling licensing, regulatory compliance and the legal requirements governing gaming machine installation and operation in recreational venues. His sports and entertainment practice covers commercial arrangements, governance matters and regulatory compliance for sporting bodies, clubs and entertainment sector clients.

Brett advises on gaming licensing matters that require careful navigation of state-based regulatory regimes, licence applications and conditions, and the specific requirements governing gaming machine operations in non-casino venues. His practice spans both advisory and transactional work for clients where gaming compliance and licensing are central commercial considerations.

Brett is recognised in Chambers Asia Pacific 2026 as an active adviser across a variety of gaming and gambling issues, with particular experience in gaming machine licensing for recreational locations. His specialism in this regulated and operationally complex area distinguishes his practice within the Sports and Entertainment sector.

Professional Memberships

Appointed by Clubs NSW to the Code Authority, inducted into the Club Managers Association of Australia Hall of Fame.

Work Highlights

Major Development Projects - Brett is consistently involved in major development projects for a number of clubs involving commercial, retail uses, aged care, child care, accommodation, hotel developments, residential developments and franchises. Some of Brett’s premier projects include: · Revesby Workers Club – Acted on $150 million mixed-use development. · Rooty Hill RSL Club – Acted on various diversification projects. · New Brighton Golf Club – Acted on a joint venture with Mirvac for more than 400 homes. · Mount Pritchard & District Community Club Ltd – Acted on first Club De-amalgamation in NSW from Panthers of 2 Clubs.

Amalgamations between registered clubs - Successfully concluding a large number of amalgamations between various registered clubs. Such amalgamations have included major New South Wales Rugby League (NRL) clubs and other major clubs such as Castle Hill RSL Club, Western Suburbs Leagues Club and most recently City Tatts amalgamation with the Catholic Club.

Drafting Constitutions for peak industry associations - Drafting the constitutions for a number of peak industry associations including Golf NSW, Leagues Clubs Australia and the RSL and Services Clubs Association.

Dee Why RSL Club - Successfully defending Dee Why RSL Club which was the subject of a major disciplinary investigation into the conduct of gambling activities.

Sydney Roosters - Advising top National Rugby League team Sydney Roosters on a partnership deal that will see the club play home games and finals at the Allianz Sydney Football Stadium for at least the next 25 years when it opened in 2022.

Easts Group - Advising Easts Group on all legal aspects of its successful $80 million project to deliver a new clubhouse and senior living development at Waverley Bowling Club culminating in a Joint Venture Project with developer Mirvac.