Matt Krog - Director and Founder

Matt Krog is a highly respected corporate, commercial, and sports lawyer with over a decade of experience advising athletes, sporting organisations, and commercial entities. As the founder of Aus Sports Law, he is recognised as a  leader in the field, providing strategic legal and business solutions tailored to the unique demands of the sports industry.

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Matt’s expertise spans corporate structuring, commercial transactions, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. He has played a key role in advising on high-performing clients on commercial matters, governance matters, and investment structures, ensuring his clients are well-positioned for long-term success. His deep understanding of sports law, combined with his commercial acumen, makes him a trusted advisor to athletes, businesses, sporting organisations and investors navigating complex legal landscapes.

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Beyond legal practice, Matt has held advisory roles on disciplinary panels and boards, contributing to governance and regulatory oversight in Australian sport. Through Aus Sports Law, he shares insights and analysis on key legal developments, helping to shape the conversation around sports law in Australia.

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With a reputation for delivering clear, practical, and commercially sound advice, Matt continues to be at the forefront of legal and business strategy in sport and beyond.

Matt’s journey to law came after a spinal injury prevented him from playing contact sport. This occurred a time when he was a member of the Brisbane Broncos’ Elite Player Development program in 2009. With an unwavering commitment to perform at the highest level, Matt has earned recognition in recent years by being selected as a:

1. Finalist in the Sports and Entertainment category of the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards; and

2. Rising Star by the Australasian Lawyer in 2023.

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Outside of the office, you will find Matt spending time with his wife and 3 kids, at the gym or kicking the footy at a local park, where he will tell anyone that will listen to him that he's still got it.

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