Maria Clarke Lawyers - Sports & Not-for-Profit Legal Specialists

Maria Clarke Lawyers is a boutique law firm that provides specialist legal advice exclusively to the sport and recreation and not-for-profit sectors. The firm specialises in providing strategic legal advice on a wide range of sporting issues including constitutions, governance and legal structures, charities, contracts, sponsorship, event management, selection, doping, misconduct, and disputes.

In the not-for-profit sector, the firm has particular expertise in the establishment and restructuring of not-for-profit and social enterprise entities, as well as constitutional, governance and charities issues. The firm assists organisations with commercial arrangements including funding agreements, trade marks, copyright and intellectual property protection, sponsorship contracts, employment matters, broadcasting and rights agreements, leases, licensing, and event management.

The firm prides itself on being efficient and delivering practical value-for-money solutions for clients. With over 20 years of experience in sports law and the not-for-profit sectors, the firm works with a wide range of organisations including national sports organisations, athletes, charitable trusts, event organisers, government bodies, industry training organisations, and sports clubs throughout New Zealand.