Sports Law
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 1
Contact number
+61 2 9513 2300Chambers Review
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 at handling intellectual property and trade mark matters. K&L Gates's clients include numerous national and international sporting organisations, such as the Australian Football League, Cricket Australia and Melbourne Victory Football Club.
Chris Round is a key contact for clients.
Work Highlights
- K&L Gates advised LK Property Group, owner of the Australian National Basketball League, on new digital assets, non-fungible tokens and the metaverse.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"K&L Gates are truly trusted advisers who understand our business, our values and our objectives, and provide legal services that closely align with our priorities. I am content that they have the breadth of skills and resource to assist us, whatever the size of the matter."
"The team are fantastic - incredibly responsive, reliable and pragmatic. The advice given is always on point and tailored to our specific needs. They have such a good understanding of our business that they are almost an extension of our in-house legal team. Their ability to quickly get across complex matters and provide sound counsel is always impressive."
"K&L Gates are truly trusted advisers who understand our business, our values and our objectives, and provide legal services that closely align with our priorities. I am content that they have the breadth of skills and resource to assist us, whatever the size of the matter."
"The team are fantastic - incredibly responsive, reliable and pragmatic. The advice given is always on point and tailored to our specific needs. They have such a good understanding of our business that they are almost an extension of our in-house legal team. Their ability to quickly get across complex matters and provide sound counsel is always impressive."