John Mehrzad KC
‘John's depth of knowledge is rivalled only by his strategic acumen and breadth of contacts in the sports industry, and trailed very closely by his excellent written and oral advocacy.'
Fountain Court Chambers continues to grow its presence in the sports law market, with particular strength in commercial and regulatory disputes across a wide range of sports. Since joining chambers in 2023, John Mehrzad KC has had a significant impact, with sports work forming the majority of his practice. He is instructed in some of the most high-profile and contentious matters in the sector, including acting for the Formula 1 regulator in the ongoing proceedings brought by Felipe Massa relating to the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, during which Nelson Piquet Jr deliberately crashed to benefit his Renault team-mate Fernando Alonso. Members are also active in commercial claims, disciplinary proceedings, and safeguarding appeals, with recent work involving football, rugby, motor racing and equestrian sports. Samuel Rabinowitz has developed a robust sports practice.
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- 'The clerks are a pleasure to deal with, Alfie Sweeney and Adam Collins in particular.'
- 'Fountain Court has, in breakneck speed, become a go-to chambers for sports law disputes, barely 18 months after its recruitment of John Mehrzad KC.'
- 'Fountain Court is the 'magic circle' set in the sports law space. It has grabbed the initiative for high-value and complex sports law cases over the past 18 months.'
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