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Sports Law
We understand sport, the thrill of a contest, the highs and the lows as well as the challenge of just competing.
Middletons – Understanding Sports Law
We understand sport, the thrill of a contest, the highs and the lows as well as the challenge of just competing.
We’re passionate about sport.
Importantly, we also understand that sport is business – big business. And we realise that sport sometimes presents unique legal challenges, often in the context of public scrutiny that characterises all facets of professional sport. Such challenges require legal advisers with expertise, an intimate knowledge of evolving sports law issues and an ability to focus in on the real problem at the heart of a deal or dispute.
Middletons’ Sports Law Group acts for some of Australia’s largest sporting organisations. So we understand the sort of legal issues such bodies face. Middletons has a reputation for bringing a pragmatic and commercial approach to legal issues. And our straight talking manner is a winning advantage for all our clients, no matter what their sport.
Our Sports Law Service Offering
Our areas of expertise in the sporting industry include:
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Contract management
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Media rights and broadcasting
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Risk management, mitigation and insurance
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Brand protection and intellectual property
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Sponsorship and merchandising agreements
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Major dispute resolution
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Trade practices advice
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Corporate structures and governance
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Property and leasing of sporting facilities
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Industrial relations and employment.
