Motorsport & The Law Conference 2024
ABOUT
We are excited to announce that the Motorsport Law Conference 2024, will be hosted in London on 18th March 2024.
The Motorsport Law Conference 2024 will provide a full day of panel discussions and presentations followed by a networking evening. The conference provides a professional forum to meet and develop meaningful relationships with colleagues working in the sector.
Who Should Attend
- Sports executives and administrators
- In-house counsel working at teams, federations, sponsors, media companies, agencies)
- Agents
- Athletes and coaches
- Professional services (lawyers, accountants consultants, tax advisers, wealth managers, etc)
- Academics and students (please note there is a limited number of places for students)
In short, if you would like to gain a better understanding of the most important legal issues that will impact motorsport, then this conference will be an invaluable resource and one you will not want to miss.
Interactive Panel Discussions
The conference provides attendees with a full day of interactive panel discussions, with world leading experts discussing the contemporary legal issues impacting motorsport.
Networking
LawInSport events are renowned for their unparalleled networking opportunities, and this will be a theme that continues at this year’s Motorsport Law Conference. With networking in-between sessions and a drinks reception, attendees can take advantage of dedicated time to meet with colleagues in the sector in a friendly and welcoming environment.
CPD/CLE
The Motorsport Law Conference provides 4 hours of self-certified continuing professional development/continuing legal education.
Attending Organisations
- 12 King's Bench Walk
- 1EC
- Allen & Overy
- Alpine
- Alvarez & Marsal
- AP Avocat
- Bird and Bird LLP
- Blaser Mills
- BTO Solicitors
- Burges Salmon LLP
- Capital Law
- Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Centrefield
- Charles Russell Speechlys
- Clarke Willmott
- Clifford Chance
- Clyde & Co
- Cresta
- Dorna Sports
- Extreme E
- Farrer & Co
- FIA
- FIM
- Financial Conduct Authority
- Ghazi & Lim
- Harbottle & Lewis
- Hausfeld
- ISDE
- Kellerhals Carrard
- Lawrence Stephens
- Level Law
- Lewis Silkin
- Littleton Chambers
- Maisto e Associati
- Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
- Mills & Reeve
- Motorsport UK
- Northridge
- Onside Law
- Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
- Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation
- RPC
- Russells
- SILA Lawyers
- Smith & Graham Solicitors
- Sportsunite Monaco
- Suttons Solicitors
- Thackray Williams
- ULAW
- University of Helsinki
- Weightmans
- White & Case LLP
- Williams Racing
AGENDA & TOPICS
The conference will be discussing topics including commercial developments, investment, tax, regulation, health and safety issues, and diversity and inclusions.
13:15 - 13:55 - Registration and networking
13:55 - 14:00 - Welcome address
14:00 - 14:45 - Trade secrets & managing confidentiality
- Lydia Banerjee, Barrister, Littleton Chambers
- Don McCombie, Partner, Clifford Chance
- Alastair Windass, Partner, Clifford Chance
14:50 - 15:40 - The changing role of legal departments in motorsport
- André Duminy, Partner, Clifford Chance
- Jeremy Stone, Director of Legal, Williams Racing
- Carrie Donaghy, Legal Director, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team Motorsport
- Michaell Smith, General Counsel Alpine
15:40 - 16:00 - Coffee and networking
16:00 - 16:15 - Presentation - Alejandra Salmerón García, Head of Regulatory at Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA)
16:15 - 16.50 - Key regulatory changes & sustainability
- Sam Parry, Senior Associate, Clifford Chance (Moderator)
- Sara María Moreno, Senior Legal Advisor, FIM
- Amy McLeod, Head of Safeguarding, Motorsport UK
16:50 - 17.10 - Refreshments and networking
17:10 - 17.55 - Increasing participation, fan base & commercial opportunities?
- Jamie Andrew, Senior Associate, Clifford Chance (Moderator)
- Marcos Ramos Bret, Legal Counsel, Dorna Sports
- Alberto Brazzalotto, Partner, Maisto e Associati
- Caroline Sabourin, Motorsport Consultant & former Commercial Director to Silverstone
- Caroline McGrory, Experienced Sports Industry Leader & Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel
17:55 - 18:10 - Q&A with Caroline McGrory - Lessons and comparisons from motorsport, football & Commonwealth Games
- Jenni Polson, Senior Associate, Clifford Chance
- Caroline McGrory, Chief Legal Officer, Andretti Racing. Former Director, Legal Affairs, Alpine F1 Team, Chief Legal Officer, Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, General Counsel, Leicester City FC and Director of Legal & Commercial Affairs, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.
18:10 - 18:15 - Closing remarks
18:15 - 20:00 - Drinks reception and networking
BOOK TICKETS
Price
This event is £150+VAT for LawInSport Plus and Institutional Members and £250+VAT for non-Plus members.
You can register for Plus membership for as little as £25 per month or £156 for the year.
Students, if your institution has academic membership or if you are on a full time course you can receive a 50% discount on membership. Please email
Current and former professional athletes are eligible for free Plus membership and full-time students are eligible for half price Plus membership.
PLEASE NOTE: there are only a limited number of spaces available so tickets will be on a first come first served basis.
Event Properties
| Event Date | 18-03-2024 13:00 |
| Event End Date | 18-03-2024 20:00 |
| Individual Price | £150 - £250 + VAT |
| Location | Clifford Chance, 10 Upper Bank Street, London E14 5JJ |
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