Ben Ihle KC

Ben is recognised as a leading sports lawyer. Since 2015 he has received consistent recognition in the international publication 'Who's Who Legal', specifically in relation to Sports and Entertainment Law.
He regularly represents athletes and sporting associations in tribunals and before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
He has expertise in advising clubs and sporting organisations in their legal and integrity structures, processes and other related issue.
He has appeared for athletes, for National Sporting bodies and for the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) in integrity and anti-doping cases both domestically and internationally.
He currently holds appointments with:
- Cricket Australia - Counsel Assisting its Code of Conduct Commission;
- National Basketball League - Tribunal Member;
- Australian Olympic Committee - Olympic Appeals Tribunal (Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Games); and
- Australian Rules Football Players Association - Arbitration Panel.
From time-to-time Ben sits as arbitrator (including as Chairperson) in sports-related disputes (both on-field and off-field).

Ben is also a member of the Sports Lawyers' Association (of America) (SLA).

• Sports Tribunal Referral
• Legal Contact