Hall & Wilcox is recognised for its strength in the sports and entertainment sectors, advising on major deals, litigation, governance, and strategic matters. Martin Ross heads the team in Melbourne and is known for handling high-profile, complex transactions and disputes, including sponsorship deals, sports-related M&A, and regulatory compliance issues. James Deady specialises in technology procurement, privacy, data security, and intellectual property, while Mark Lebbon focuses on media rights agreements and the commercialisation of sporting events.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The practice area is headed by partners with extremely strong technical skill, deep knowledge of a unique sector and an approach which balances commerciality with a strong understanding of their clients’ risk profile.’

  • ‘We rely heavily on support from Martin Ross and Mark Lebbon and we are never disappointed by the work they produce for us. They are always available, even on tight deadlines, and the advice and work they produce always cuts through to the most important aspects of the task at hand. They also have a deep understanding of our industry and how we operate as a business and their advice is always tailored toward those drivers and is greatly appreciated - this offering is unique to H&W and we are very grateful for the support they give us.’

  • ‘The media team at H&W are exceptional at what they do. They are a small, specialised team that is able to give market-leading advice, whilst giving you the attention that a larger team would be better suited to offer.’

  • ‘Martin Ross and Mark Lebbon are both different but complement each other beautifully. A key standout for them is that they are small team, but offer the services of a much larger team because they are willing to go the extra mile.’

  • ‘Great sector knowledge and experience. High standard of legal work, timely, commercially practical.’

  • ‘Martin Ross is very experienced and well known in the events/sports events space. He is a great lawyer and good communicator.’

Work highlights

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Martin Ross

Practice head

Martin Ross

Other key lawyers

James Deady; Mark Lebbon