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We bring real-world sporting insight to our legal advice. Several of our sports lawyers have represented New Zealand on the international stage, while others have held governance and operational roles with global sporting bodies. This first-hand experience means we understand the pressures, priorities, and practicalities facing athletes, sporting associations, and high-performance organisations.
We work with sports bodies, clubs, athletes, and investors across the full spectrum of sports law, including funding arrangements, sponsorship agreements, rights protection, governance issues, disputes, and disciplinary matters. Whether you’re competing, managing, or investing in sport at a grassroots level or on the world stage, we provide clear, practical advice tailored to your goals.
We have particular depth in the motor racing industry, with experience supporting drivers, teams, and administrators at both domestic and international levels. Approachable and responsive, our team builds trusted relationships with clients across all levels of sport. Our team is connected within the sporting sector, including membership in the Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA) to help us stay informed on industry developments and legal trends.
Whatever your role, we’re here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Expertise
- Capital raising and investment structures
- Commercial contracts and advisory
- Name, image and performance protection
- Privacy and data protection
- Major events and funding
- Organisational governance
- Employment contracts and workplace issues
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Disciplinary and misconduct issues
- Working conditions and fair pay
Experience
We regularly advise athletes and the people and organisations who support them—whether private syndicates, charitable trusts, corporate sponsors, or sporting bodies. We help ensure these entities are well-structured, legally compliant, and equipped to operate effectively within the unique demands of the sporting sector.
Our recent work includes:
- Entity structuring and setup – Establishing support structures to bring together contributions from backers or sponsors, with a focus on governance, efficiency, and ease of administration.
- Contractual arrangements – Drafting and negotiating agreements with key stakeholders, including athletes, managers, teams, sponsors, and event organisers, across both local and international settings.
- Governance and board advice – Providing ongoing legal guidance to boards and trustees, including support with duties, compliance, risk management, and strategic decision-making.
- Capital raising and investor onboarding – Helping develop and document clear, well-structured arrangements to attract and engage investors and supporters.
- Dispute resolution – Supporting clients in resolving disputes involving governance, selection, funding, or performance, through informal negotiation or formal dispute resolution processes.
- Policy and rule drafting – Creating competition rules, funding policies, selection criteria, and other regulatory documents for sporting organisations and event organisers.
We bring deep legal expertise and practical insight into the realities of high-performance and professional sport, helping our clients operate with confidence, clarity, and integrity.
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