John Hand
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John is a motorsports specialist with in-house experience working on commercial and sports regulatory matters across Formula 1 and Formula E.
He has a deep understanding of the technical and business side to motorsport.
John provides pragmatic and collaborative advice on a wide range of commercial arrangements including driver, sponsorship (including crypto and NFTs), agency, and licensing agreements.
He is the only unaffiliated private practice lawyer to have been involved in the negotiation of both the current F1 Concorde Agreement and 2026 Power Unit Governance Agreement.
John also has an in-depth understanding of international motorsport rules and regulations having advised on the F1 and Power Unit Sporting, Technical and Financial Regulations including on FIA protests and appeals.
John is also a non-executive director on the Board of the Manchester FA.
Expertise
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Motorsports
Level is home to leading specialist lawyers working in motorsports, with broad experience advising teams, drivers, promoters, commercial rights holders and sponsors in Formula 1 and Formula E. We provide expert counsel on contentious and non-contentious matters at all levels of motorsport. Our team understands the technical and business side of motorsport, garnered from time spent working within the industry itself, resulting in a fresh and unique perspective for clients. -
Sport
Legal services tailored for sport industry clients including players, athletes, clubs, agents, managers, governing bodies, broadcasters, digital platforms, media rights owners and event organisers. Level has been ranked Band 1 for sport in the 2024 Chambers & Partners UK guide.
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