Sports Law
We’re proud to offer a dedicated and unique practice acting for national and international sporting bodies and athletes.
Recent transactions
Drafting No-Fault Stand Down Rule
Kardos Scanlan advised the NRL and drafted the relevant Rule
Federal Court Proceedings for Restraint of Trade – NRL ats De Belin
Kardos Scanlan acted for NRL in defending Federal Court claim for restraint of trade
Supreme Court Proceedings Concerning Liquidator Examination Summons – In the Matter of Newheadspace Pty Limited (in liq)
Kardos Scanlan acted for NRL in setting aside as an abuse of process examination summonses issued to its executives
Confidential Disciplinary Investigation – National Sporting Federation
Kardos Scanlan prepared the brief for independent investigators and advised the board on disciplinary action
Commercial Restructure – National Sporting Federation
Kardos Scanlan advised a not for profit National Sporting Federation on competition separation issues
Merger of Two Not for Profit State Sporting Federations
Kardos Scanlan acted on merger discussions and advising and acting on merger documentation and meetings
Anti-Doping Proceedings
Kardos Scanlan acted for National Sporting Federation in Anti-Doping proceedings for professional athlete
