Motorsport Law Conference 2024

London, 18 March 2024 - Hosted by Clifford Chance in Canary Wharf, London, the Motorsport Law Conference featured a day of interactive panel discussions centred around the contemporary legal issues impacting motorsport, with networking opportunities throughout the day.

Topics Covered

The key topics covered throughout the day of panel discussions included:

• Trade Secrets & Managing Confidentiality
• The Changing Role of Legal Departments in Motorsport
• Key Regulatory Changes & Sustainability
• Increasing Participation, Fan Base & Commercial Opportunities
• Lessons & Comparisons from Motorsport, Football & Commonwealth Games 

Panels & Speakers

The conference featured 15+ expert speakers, who shared their invaluable expertise and insight into commercial developments, investment, tax, regulation, health and safety issues, and diversity and inclusion.

Panel 1 - Trade Secrets & Managing Confidentiality

• Lydia Banerjee, Barrister, Littleton Chambers 
• Don McCombie, Partner, Clifford Chance 
• Alastair Windass, Partner, Clifford Chance 

Panel 2 - 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

Panel 3 - Key Regulatory Changes & Sustainability

• Sam Parry, Senior Associate, Clifford Chance
• Sara María Moreno, Senior Legal Advisor, FIM

Panel 3 (Part 2) - Safeguarding & Sustainability

• Sam Parry, Senior Associate, Clifford Chance
• Amy McLeod, Head of Safeguarding, Motorsport UK 

Panel 4 - 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

Panel 5 - Lessons & Comparisons from Motorsport, Football & Commonwealth Games 

• Jenni Polson, Senior Associate, Clifford Chance
• Caroline McGrory, Experienced Sports Industry Leader & Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel

Networking Opportunities

Attendees had the chance to connect with peers, establish new professional relationships, and exchange ideas during dedicated networking periods and in-between sessions, with an evening networking drinks reception.

I enjoyed networking with colleagues and building new connections with other industry professionals throughout the day.

Closing Remarks

It was great to see everyone who attended the conference, I enjoyed learning about the current developments in motorsport, and gain more insight into the contemporary legal issues impacting the industry.

I would like to thank Clifford Chance, for being fantastic hosts, and the LawInSport team for a monumental effort in the lead up to the event.