LIV Golf’s Chapter 11 filing shows what can happen when guaranteed athlete remuneration, creditor claims and future ownership collide.

Messi’s proposed acquisition of CD Eldense shows why athlete ownership requires separation between personal brand, investment vehicle and club operations.

The proposed NRL investment into English rugby league raises questions about control, central spending, media rights and who carries the downside.

In today’s fast-paced commercial environment, businesses face numerous challenges that require more than just operational expertise. Legal complexities can arise at any stage, from startup formation to expansion and compliance. To navigate these challenges effectively, companies need a robust legal strategy for businesses that aligns with their goals and mitigates risks. This blog post explores how businesses can empower themselves through strategic legal planning and advice.

Big Bash Cricket May Soon Look Different Cricket Australia is reportedly exploring the potential privatisation of the Big Bash League. With rising costs, commercial pressures, and the success of private ownership models in global cricket, this move could reshape the competition and the governance of Australian cricket. What Privatisation Could Look Like Privatisation would likely see external investors purchase equity in Big Bash clubs or the league itself. This would inject

Why Specialized Legal Expertise Matters In any industry, having the right person for the job makes all the difference. You wouldn’t hire a general personal trainer (PT) to manage an elite athlete’s strength and conditioning. Instead, you would engage a specialized strength and conditioning coach who understands the sport, its demands, and its risks inside and out. The same principle applies to legal and business decisions in sports. A sports lawyer isn’t just a lawyer who hap

Starting a business in the sports industry—whether as an athlete, agent, or entrepreneur—comes with unique challenges. While it’s easy to focus on branding, partnerships, and generating revenue, overlooking key legal considerations can lead to costly problems down the track. Many businesses start with limited capital, which makes it tempting to cut corners on legal structuring. But these early mistakes often cost 10-50x more to fix later—assuming they can be fixed at all. Her

In elite sports, reputation stands as a cornerstone of an athlete's career, influencing endorsements, fan support, and professional opportunities. Senior sporting administrators, constantly under public scrutiny, navigate a precarious path where their tenure in top positions remains perpetually at risk, which emphasises the importance for them to also maintain their reputation. This article seeks to provide a brief overview of Australia’s defamation framework and its applicat