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Stuart Corbishley is a seasoned lawyer and administrator within the sports and major events sector, renowned for his expertise in advising high-profile national and international sports organisations. His legal insight spans governance, integrity, commercial, and operational issues. Stuart has played a key role in major events such as the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games and the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015, currently serving as General Counsel and Company Secretary for Invictus Games Sydney 2018 and the Football Federation Australia's FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 bid. His contributions to the sports industry include advising on the establishment of the KFC Big Bash League and Rebel Women’s Big Bash League, as well as facilitating the development of Suncorp Super Netball and Nitro Athletics. In addition to his work with major events, Stuart advises both international and national governing bodies, including the Commonwealth Games Federation, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and several prominent Australian sports organisations. He also supports state and territory bodies like Football NSW and Netball NSW, and provides legal counsel to corporate sponsors, sports agencies, player agents, and athletes. Stuart’s governance expertise is further evidenced by his roles on the Triathlon Australia board and various committees focused on ethics and integrity in sports, demonstrating his comprehensive understanding and commitment to upholding the standards of the sports industry.
Company Secretary
Football Australia
Apr 2022 - Present • 4 years 7 months
Company Secretary
Netball NSW
Apr 2021 - Present • 5 years 7 months
Company Secretary
Digital Skills Organisation
Jan 2021 - Present • 5 years 10 months
Legal Counsel
Wollongong 2022 Ltd
Sep 2020 - Present • 6 years 2 months
Consultant
SIGPA: Sports Integrity & Governance Partners
Jul 2020 - Present • 6 years 4 months
Company Secretary
Invictus Australia
May 2020 - Present • 6 years 6 months
Member, Local Organising Committee
2023 FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup
Feb 2019 - Present • 7 years 9 months
General Counsel, FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Bid
Football Federation Australia
Jun 2017 - May 2021 • 3 years 11 months
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Invictus Games Sydney 2018
Oct 2016 - Present • 10 years 1 month
Vice President
Triathlon Australia
Oct 2016 - Present • 10 years 1 month
Member, Ethics and Integrity Committee
Athletics Australia
May 2016 - Present • 10 years 6 months
Member, Legal and Regulatory Committee
Football NSW
Nov 2015 - Present • 11 years
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Principal
Corbishley Sports Law
Apr 2015 - Present • 11 years 7 months
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Local Organising Committee AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015
Jun 2012 - Mar 2015 • 2 years 9 months
Director & Secretary
The Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA)
Jan 2012 - Sep 2017 • 5 years 8 months
Senior Legal Counsel
Football Federation Australia
Dec 2011 - May 2012 • 5 months
Consultant, Big Bash League Establishment Team
Cricket Australia
May 2011 - Nov 2011 • 6 months
Freelance Sports & Commercial Lawyer
Oct 2010 - May 2011 • 7 months
Manager, Games Operations Centre
Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi
Aug 2010 - Sep 2010 • 1 month
Deputy Director General, Legal
Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi
May 2009 - Oct 2010 • 1 year 5 months
Senior Associate
Allens
Jun 2001 - May 2009 • 7 years 11 months
Lawyer
CMS Cameron McKenna
Jul 1996 - Mar 2001 • 4 years 8 months
Legal Practice Course
Nottingham Law School
1993 - 1994
LLB Hons, Law
University of Nottingham
1990 - 1993
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW
