Sports Labor and Employment

Advised a major sporting organization on the drafting of its new collective bargaining agreement, with a particular focus on NFTs.

Advised a peak racing body and a horse racing club on industrial disputes, discrimination matters, termination of employment and restructuring, enterprise bargaining agreements, and award coverage. Assisted with union negotiations during the course of an industrial action.

Assisted an Italian foundation in labor law matters related to a network of companies established for the purpose of launching the challenge and participating in the XXXVI America's Cup (2018–2019).

Negotiated employment agreements for multiple United Soccer League clubs.

Advised an AFL Club on negotiating and drafting senior executive and coaching contracts.

Advised an A-League football club on general employment law matters, including drafting senior executive contracts, coaching contracts, restructuring, and negotiating with the Professional Players Association.

Assisted a number of major national sporting organizations in the development of their gender diversity policies and balancing the discrimination and fair competition aspects of their approach to transgender participation in community and elite sport.

Advised a major sporting organization on the use of volunteer labor.

Advised a global sports entertainment business on signing U.K. athletes, injury liability risk, and fan trespass issues.

Acted for a major national sporting organization in high-profile disciplinary proceedings brought against three players under their code of conduct. Assisted with the investigation, advised on the code of conduct, drafted charges, and assisted with the resolution of the matter with all players.