Clayton Utz‘s broad expertise is evident in the wide range of commercial, contentious, and reputational management matters it handles. The team is highly regarded for its work on high-profile sports media matters, particularly media rights deals. Timothy Webb brings a strong contentious background paired with deep knowledge of the TMT sector, while Walid Sukari leads some of the firm’s most significant sports media rights and content negotiations. Akmal Chunara’s negotiation expertise is sought after by broadcasters in sports rights agreements. Joel Parsons is a key name for IP, contract, and defamation disputes, and Ian Bloemendal excels as a commercial litigator.
Testimonials
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‘The team comprises exceptional lawyers that are led by partners that are commercially aligned to the business they work with and focussed on the business outcomes required.’
‘Above all I trust Timothy Webb with giving me the right legal advice for the commercial context in which I require it. He is always accessible and there is no formality in the process of giving the advice.'
Key clients
- Seven Network
- Reuters
Work highlights
- Acting for Apple in proceedings brought by Epic Games in a competition case conducted in the Federal Court of Australia.
- Advised Seven Network on its media rights agreements.