19 Facts About Chris Farnell

Christopher William Farnell was born on 21 December 1969 and is an English solicitor.

Chris Farnell is a sports lawyer, working in media and entertainment-related law.

Chris Farnell studied economics at Liverpool University where he gained a 2:1 in economics before he studied law.

Chris Farnell was signed to Blackburn Rovers, but was unable to continue his career due to an injury.

Chris Farnell worked at Eversheds before, in 2004, becoming a partner at Hill Dickinson, then founded and established IPS Law LLP in 2006 as a niche sports law practice.

Chris Farnell gained a reputation in sports law for representing players and managers and in particular his work on image rights.

Chris Farnell has been involved in the purchases of several professional football clubs.

Chris Farnell was a club director between March and June 2013 of Wigan Athletic coinciding with the club's 2013 FA Cup Final win and Premier League relegation.

Chris Farnell's directorship was ended on the same day as manager Roberto Martinez left to join Everton.

Chris Farnell advised Massimo Cellino during his 2014 takeover of Leeds United.

Chris Farnell reportedly sacked Leeds United manager Brian McDermott by telephone on behalf of the club's prospective new owner, Cellino.

Chris Farnell was the lead lawyer on the 2016 sale of Swansea City to new owners; on the sale of the club, and was later accused by former director Steve Penny, who wanted to profit from the sale of the club, of bullying and intimidation during a board meeting, to make him leave.

Chris Farnell came under scrutiny for his involvement in the Charlton Athletic takeover deal with Paul Elliott.

Chris Farnell was invited to advise the board by owner Tahnoon Neimer, successfully removing Matt Southall as chairman.

Chris Farnell was present when police were called to The Valley as tensions rose.

Chris Farnell's involvement continued until Farnell subsequently found himself professionally unable to continue with instructions due to the club being sold.

Chris Farnell was interested in purchasing Burnley along with Mohamed El Kashashy.

In February 2014, Chris Farnell was found not guilty of assaulting his first wife Rebecca, with whom he had four children.

Chris Farnell is married to his second wife Clare and lives in Mobberley, Cheshire.