Barringtons - Business Advisors

Sports Management

There is no doubting that sport has evolved in the last two decades to become a large and influential player in the business community. Athletes need to ensure maximum earning potential from what may only be a short but intense career.  Promoters require comprehensive risk assessments (financial and otherwise)  for staging events and managers need access to a wide range of expert advice to ensure their clients are properly advised.

Barringtons provides a suite of sports management services designed to assist talented athletes achieve their potential and secure a financial future beyond their sporting life. In addition, we have extensive experience and specialised expertise in event management.  Our capabilities comprise:

• Contract negotiation;
• Marketing and promotion;
• Endorsements and sponsorship negotiation;
• Foreign exchange management;
• Mentoring;
• Legal and financial advice;
• Career planning;
• Image development.

Our approach enables the athlete to concentrate on being an athlete and ensures that their earning capacity and legacy continues once they retire from their chosen sport.

Most recently, Justin Manolikos, our Director, has been successfully managing and promoting Australia’s three time, three weight division boxing world champion, Danny “The Green Machine” Green, for over 10 years.

Through his business skills, Justin was able to negotiate and jointly promote the two biggest fights in Australian boxing history:

• Danny Green v Anthony Mundine – Sydney, May 2006;
• Danny Green v Roy Jones Jnr – Sydney, December 2009.

Should you require assistance or advice in this area, please do not hesitate to contact us.