Daniel Draper DJD-sqFarleys has announced the appointment of a new equity Partner, Daniel Draper.

Daniel joins as the firm’s 16th equity Partner and will be based in our Manchester city centre office.

Joining Farleys as a trainee solicitor in 2005, Daniel’s appointment comes as a result of his significant contribution to the Partnership, in particular his role in establishing and heading up the firm’s successful sports law division.

In addition to overseeing the firm’s sports practice, which counts Premiership footballers, the PFA and Lancashire FA amongst its clients, Daniel has considerable experience in commercial disputes, having practiced in this area for a number of years.

Michael Corrigan, Managing Partner at Farleys, said: “Daniel will play an important part in further developing our sports law practice and the partnership in general. He has made a substantial contribution to the firm over the years and we anticipate that he will play a significant role in the firm’s future growth.”