Presenters

Marianne Barker, Barrister, Owen Dixon Chambers West
Marianne has had extensive experience in all areas of intellectual property, trade practices, general commercial law and sports law. Her practice has encompassed appeals, trials and various types of interlocutory applications for orders including injunctions, civil search and seizure orders and contempt orders. Her clients in the trade marks area have included various owners of famous trade marks. She has also acted in copyright and design matters. Marianne has also acted in mechanical and pharmaceutical patent matters. She has also acted in allied areas such as breach of trade secrets, Crown use of IP, the IP aspects of tax appeals (R & D) and in the trade practices area she has acted in various consumer law and price fixing matters. Her sports law practice grew out of her pro-bono work for Olympic athletes and she was, for several years, the President of the Taekowondo Appeals Tribunal and was awarded the Denis Callinan prize in 2019 which recognises members of the Australian New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA) who render commendable community service in the field of sports law.) Marianne has acted in non-selection cases for athletes and coaches as well as in matters concerning member protection and more recently in safeguarding matters brought against coaches. Finally, she also practises as a Mediator. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and has had various board positions on not-for-profit boards.


Matt Krog, Director & Founder, Aus Sports Law
Matt Krog is a highly respected corporate, commercial, and sports lawyer with over a decade of experience advising athletes, sporting organisations, and commercial entities. As the founder of Aus Sports Law, he is recognised as a leader in the field, providing strategic legal and business solutions tailored to the unique demands of the sports industry. He is also a Director of Sports Gold Coast, where he contributes to initiatives that promote and support the connection between business and sport in the region. Matt’s expertise spans corporate structuring, commercial transactions, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. He has played a key role in advising on high-performing clients on commercial matters, governance matters, and investment structures, ensuring his clients are well-positioned for long-term success. His deep understanding of sports law, combined with his commercial acumen, makes him a trusted advisor to athletes, businesses, sporting organisations and investors navigating complex legal landscapes. Beyond legal practice, Matt has held advisory roles on disciplinary panels and boards, contributing to governance and regulatory oversight in Australian sport. Through Aus Sports Law, he shares insights and analysis on key legal developments, helping to shape the conversation around sports law in Australia.