Martin King is a partner and a member of the Commercial Disputes practice group, undertaking a wide range of commercial litigation, international arbitration and complex dispute resolution, often with international aspects, in a variety of industries including: sport, technology, media, life sciences, consumer and luxury products, gambling, digital assets, manufacturing and logistics, automotive, fashion and retail.
Martin’s experience includes disputes arising from: complex commercial contracts; share purchase agreements; the development, licensing, marketing, distribution, pricing and performance of technologies, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, software, products and goods; manufacturing supply chains and logistics; the licensing and commercial exploitation of live sports data, streaming coverage and media rights; the protection and misuse of confidential information; brand sponsorship, endorsements and merchandising; and commercial arrangements between the sports, media and gambling industries.
Recent The Legal 500 United Kingdom commentary and testimonials:
“Martin King is a star. He's a genuinely excellent lawyer who can get to the heart of the matter, identify the relevant issues, and find a solution” – 2025
“Martin King is excellent. His grasp of both sides of the litigation is tremendous, and he ensures that his client's position is forwarded in the strongest possible terms” – 2023
“Martin King has particular expertise in sport, technology, betting and gaming, and commercial life sciences disputes” – 2022
“Martin King and John Magnin have been outstanding…above all, they have been a joy to work with” – 2021
“Martin King is a popular choice for disputes in the sport, technology, betting and life sciences sectors” – 2021
