We provide non-reserved motorsport legal services including driver contracts, Motorsport UK appeals, preparation for national court submissions with representation, and Blue Book guidance.
All services are provided by our affiliate Jamie Champkin, the primary author of the 2025 MSUK National Competition Rules and 30 years experience working within Motorsport law, commercial and litigation services.
Legal services can be time consuming, tedious, drawn out and with hidden costs. We aim to provide a simple, fast process, with all costs laid out initially and direct, instant contact after booking to provide you with the services required.
Driver and team contracts
Our motorsport contracts are aimed toward team and driver whether sole trader, partnership or limited company. This may include driver competitor alone or co-drivers for rallying competitors.
There is a myriad of legal principles involved in such contracts and whilst an oral agreement or contract may be binding, the difficulties in proving the extent and obligations of the actual agreement are extensive and typically a minefield - especially if the parties end up in disagreement and termination has to be considered or activated.
To avoid as far as possible such disagreements and to clearly express the rights and obligations of the parties it is folly not to have a written agreement. It is essential to use a sufficiently experienced professional in all disciplines including law, how events are organised and run.
Contracts can be for the use of a team owned vehicle on an arrive/drive basis or a competitor owned vehicle. Agreements may also involve a parent as guarantor of a minor and responsible for all payments and/or a third party as the funder (whether via management entity or a sponsor).
About Jamie Champkin
Our contracts are prepared by Jamie Champkin, a specialist motorsport lawyer with over 30 years direct experience of national and international motorsport across all disciplines - in particular race, rally and kart.
This includes as a competitor and as a representative of competitors and teams in successful high court contract litigation and before the national motorsport courts of a number of ASN's (UK, Canada, USA and others) as well as the FIA international court of appeals.
Additionally Jamie was the General and Regulatory Counsel and Disciplinary Officer of Motorsport UK between 2019 and 2024, and the principal author of the new UK 2025 National Competition Rules.
More about Jamie at jamiechampkin.com →
What's included
Our fees for Motorsport contracts include pre-contract online meetings by Teams or telephone after booking a time slot to suit, and dispute resolution if required is also included.
The essential contents cover:
- Parties (accurate recording of any corporate entity is vital)
- The competition
- The services included and excluded
- Eligibility of car and competitor
- Specific obligations regarding payment
- The consequences of non-payment
- The handling of appeals and protests during competition
- Prizes and awards
- Indemnities and warranties
Book a service
01 / Consultation
Contract Consultation
2 hours · £250 + VAT
A two-hour consultation to discuss your contract situation prior to committing to a contract purchase. Suitable for reviewing existing contracts, dispute scenarios, or Blue Book guidance.
02 / Full contract
Driver / Team Contract
4 hours · £3,000 + VAT
A complete driver or team contract drafted by Jamie Champkin. Includes the initial consultation, Teams / telephone / email communication, and finally printed copies delivered for each party to sign.
How scheduling works
Click Pick a slot to choose a time that works for you. You'll get an automatic confirmation email with the meeting link. Pricing for the consultation (£250 + VAT) or full contract (£3,000 + VAT) is invoiced and payable on or before the call. Sessions are conducted by Microsoft Teams, telephone, or in-person at the workshop - whatever works best for you.
At Event Appeals & Guidance
Available on request. Contact us for at-event appeals support and guidance.
Other questions
For anything outside the standard consultation or contract scope, get in touch via email or call 01789 453 967.