With dedication and hard work, Dan is a respected lawyer in the sports law sector. He has put together his own specialist team of sports lawyers drawing expertise and talent from different teams at Leathes Prior, to provide a fully comprehensive service to an increasing number of national clients.
Dan and his team’s well earnt reputation as not only East Anglia’s leading sports law specialists, but also as a serious nationwide practice, is founded on their extensive experience dealing with cutting edge sports matters. The team’s expertise encompasses a vast array of matters spanning dispute resolution, employment, regulatory, commercial and more within the sporting sector, and working with amateur and professional clubs, associations, regulatory bodies and to individual sports professionals across the UK.
Many of our national clients praise Dan and his team for the intricate technical knowledge and down to earth practical advice, which has led to many successful (and high-profile) cases. Head to our Sports Feed to read more.
Dan is one of a small group of solicitors in the country who regularly and successfully provides representation before Sports Tribunals (such as the Motorsport UK National Court or at FA Arbitrations); his skill and experience in that regard is sought after. Find out more about how Dan can help here.
Dan Chapman said: “At our LP Sports practice, our ethos is about leading people to be the very best they can be in their sport. We understand the pressures and urgency of the legal matters that the sporting client has to deal with and are invested in finding the best possible solutions in the quickest timeframe. I am often asked what makes a good sports lawyer – in my opinion a sports lawyer is usually a multi-disciplinarian (think of a decathlete) but has a solid history in one area of law (such as employment law in my case, though it could be commercial law or commercial litigation for example), works well under intense pressure and in high profile situations and who is as good in a court room / Tribunal as they are analysing documents and problem solving. At LP Sports we are confident we bring all of those qualities to the table, representing our client’s best interests fearlessly.”
what our clients say
Thank you for all the help Dan!
You made it all easy to deal with and I especially appreciate just how quickly you sort things out. Thank you so much for all your hard work.
Dan, thank you so much for your kind assistance, for your professional approach in this difficult matter.
Thank you for all your continued hard work, and for being the total legend that you are!”.
Dan couldn't have been more helpful in a query I had regarding FIFA regulations and registration. Prompt to reply and incredibly knowledgeable. Thanks Dan
Thanks for all of your help. You’ve made the process so simple and straightforward - at least from our end!
Thanks for the 24/7 help
Fantastic support from Dan Chapman on understanding contractual matters relating to the registration of a child at an EFL football academy. Dan is supporting, caring and most importantly well versed and experienced in matters relating to the academy system. I would not hesitate to recommend him should you need a better understanding of this area or are in need of an empathetic advocate with serious experience.
Thank you for all your help on this especially during your week off. It is really appreciated.
The Sports Team are one of the few leading teams in East Anglia. Dan Chapman has a great understanding of the realities of a professional sports business and continually impresses with answers tailored to the specific needs of clients.
Acting under the name Full Contact, Leathes Prior’s commercial, realistic Sports Team is exceptional value for money, representing clubs, agents, regulatory bodies and sportspersons. Employment expert Dan Chapman is recommended.
The partner-led practice at Leathes Prior centres on employment specialist Dan Chapman, who advised Seb Morris on motor racing matters including his 2014 deal to race with Fortec in Formula Renault 2.0 and 2015 deal with Status GP to race in GP3 and footballer Kieran Agard on his transfer to Bristol City being just one example of many football transfers handled by the team.
One of the region’s most active sports practices, which centres on the employment expertise of the no-nonsense and helpful Dan Chapman.
Leathes Prior Full Contact Sports Team has a national following and is praised for its exceptional customer service; Dan Chapman is an amazing individual with outstanding knowledge.
The sports practice at Leathes Prior extends beyond the firm’s regional presence and offers a national service through its Full Contact online portal. The team, led by head of employment Dan Chapman, is extremely busy in both football and motorsport matters. Chapman is an FA registered intermediary and plays a key role in the football agency division of the practice.
The sports practice at Leathes Prior extends beyond the firm’s regional presence and offers a national service.
The team, led by Dan Chapman, is extremely busy in both football and motorsport matters.