John Hand
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John is a commercial and sports regulatory lawyer with a particularly deep understanding of international motorsport. He has experience both in private practice and, uniquely, in-house at a World Championship winning Formula 1 team. Therefore, he understands what leadership teams want from external counsel.
John enjoys collaborating on commercial agreements including commercial rights (eg the F1 Concorde Agreement), driver / athlete, sponsorship, consultancy, employment and licensing agreements.
He has also provided strategic sports regulatory advice to teams and governing bodies and has drafted international regulations. John has sports disciplinary experience such as preparing FIA protests and appeals.
John takes pride in delivering high technical standards often presented with a visual element and has a passion for social mobility.
John is also a non-executive director on the Board of the Manchester FA and Chair of the Manchester FA Regulatory Strategy Group.
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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