Martin King is a partner and a member of the Commercial Disputes practice group, undertaking a wide range of commercial litigation, arbitration and complex dispute resolution, often with international aspects, in a variety of industries including: sport, life sciences, manufacturing, technology, consumer and luxury products, gambling, automotive, media, fashion and retail.
Martin’s experience includes disputes arising from: complex commercial contracts; share purchase agreements; the development, licensing, marketing, distribution, sales, pricing, use, 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 standout star” - 2027
“Martin King is highly skilled across the sport, life sciences, tech, manufacturing and consumer product sectors” - 2027
“Martin King is an assured litigator, with very good analysis of a case and is good at setting realistic expectations for the client” - 2027
“‘Martin King has a keen eye for detail, exceptional sector knowledge, and excellent troubleshooting skills” - 2026
“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
