Sports Law
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 2
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 in handling intellectual property and trade mark matters. K&L Gates's clients include numerous national and international sporting organisations.
Chris Round is a key contact at the firm.
Work Highlights
- K&L Gates acted for the Australian Professional Leagues in relation to expansion of the Leagues into new territories.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have always gone above and beyond and helped me navigate through problems with their research and advice."
"They have always been able to provide timely and easy-to-understand advice, even where the subject matter is unique or complex."
"They have always gone above and beyond and helped me navigate through problems with their research and advice."
"They have always been able to provide timely and easy-to-understand advice, even where the subject matter is unique or complex."