Sven Burchartz

Sven Burchartz is a Director with over 30 years of experience in complex commercial dispute resolution, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and major commercial and financial transactions. He has worked closely with Boards and executive management, often within international jurisdictions, providing strategic advice to help clients build and protect their businesses. Throughout his career, Sven has led negotiations and advised on significant business transactions, focusing on achieving the best commercial outcomes while managing and resolving disputes. His recent work includes advising in emerging areas such as international gaming, including online cryptocurrency gambling and investment activities. Sven has been involved in high-profile matters such as advising Sportsbet.io on sponsorship agreements with three English Premier League football clubs and resolving a substantial shareholder dispute involving asset valuation, complex trust arrangements, taxation, and corporate governance issues. He has also successfully represented one of Australia’s largest automotive dealer groups in disputes relating to franchising, trademark infringement, copyright breaches, and competition law. His expertise extends to intellectual property disputes, employing legal tools such as search orders, property freezing, and injunctions to protect client assets. Sven has advised on major joint venture arrangements involving fraud investigations, risk assessment, forensic analysis, and asset recovery. He also acts for directors and companies in investigations conducted by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the financial services sector. In addition to his commercial law practice, Sven provides specialist advice in the motorsport industry, supporting motor racing teams, drivers and international manufacturers. His advisory roles encompass key issues across the automotive, motorsport and related industry supply sectors. Sven’s areas of experience include complex commercial and property litigation, dispute resolution, commercial law with an emphasis on risk identification and mitigation, and strategic advice on complex business risk matters.