Martin King is a partner and a member of the Commercial Disputes practice group,
undertaking a wide range of commercial litigation, international arbitration and
complex dispute resolution, often with international aspects, in a variety of
industries including: sport, technology, media, life sciences, consumer and luxury
products, gambling, digital assets, manufacturing and logistics, automotive, fashion
and retail.
Martin’s experience includes disputes arising from: complex commercial
contracts; share purchase agreements; the development, licensing, marketing,
distribution, pricing and performance of technologies, pharmaceuticals, medical
devices, software, products and goods; manufacturing supply chains and logistics;
the licensing and commercial exploitation of live sports data, streaming coverage
and media rights; the protection and misuse of confidential information; brand
sponsorship, endorsements and merchandising; and commercial arrangements between the
sports, media and gambling industries.
Recent The Legal 500 United Kingdom commentary and testimonials:
“‘Martin King has a keen eye for detail, exceptional sector
knowledge, and excellent troubleshooting skills” - 2026
“Martin King is a star. He's a genuinely excellent lawyer who can get
to the heart of the matter, identify the relevant issues, and find a
solution” – 2025
“Martin King is excellent. His grasp of both sides of the litigation is
tremendous, and he ensures that his client's position is forwarded in the
strongest possible terms” – 2023
“Martin King has particular expertise in sport, technology, betting and
gaming, and commercial life sciences disputes” – 2022
“Martin King and John Magnin have been outstanding…above all, they
have been a joy to work with” – 2021
