For your organisation

Contracts and Rules for Teams and Events.

Advice on contracts, rules and compliance in sport and events

We advise sports organisations, event organisers and clubs on the legal frameworks behind teams, competitions and sponsorships. Our guidance helps manage risk and ensure compliance.

Legal Advice for Sports and Community Organisations

We support national and local sports bodies, clubs and community organisations with legal advice tailored to governance, contracts and compliance needs. Our focus is on helping you operate smoothly, meet your legal responsibilities and uphold the values of your organisation.

Contracts and Governance Support

We assist with drafting and reviewing key documents, including:

Team and player management agreements

Event hosting and sponsorship contracts

Terms of engagement with suppliers and partners

Constitutions, internal policies and disciplinary procedures

Our advice ensures that your documents are practical, fit for purpose and aligned with your structure and objectives.

Risk and Regulatory Considerations

We advise on legal and regulatory issues that affect the sport and community sector, including:

Breaches of codes of conduct and disciplinary processes

Health and safety compliance

Media, image and publicity rights

Compliance with national and international regulatory requirements

We help you identify and manage risks before they impact your organisation or reputation.

Working with Sport and Community Organisations

Our clients include:

National and regional sports organisations
Local clubs and community associations
Event organisers and sector support bodies

We understand how these organisations operate and provide legal support that is practical, respectful and aligned with your mission.

Where We Work

Our sports law specialists are based in Wellington and Christchurch. We work with clubs, codes and sporting organisations across New Zealand, providing accessible legal guidance wherever you are located.

Questions We Often Get Asked About Sports and Community Law:

Sports organisations should have a clear constitution, up to date policies, and written agreements for staff, players and key partners. We help review or draft these documents, so they meet your governance and legal needs.

Common issues include breaches of codes of conduct, disputes over membership or selection, and health and safety concerns. We provide advice to help manage these matters efficiently and fairly.

Yes. We review and prepare contracts for sponsorship, event hosting and supplier arrangements to ensure terms are clear, balanced and reflect your organisation’s goals.

Clubs should follow their constitution and disciplinary procedures consistently and fairly. We assist with drafting policies and advising committees through disciplinary or conduct processes.