We advise clients on mergers and acquisitions (whether as buyer or seller), including cross-border, private equity and venture capital transactions and in connection with this, we have handled the purchase and sale of a considerable number of football and other sports clubs. Find out more about our Corporate team, and our capability, here.
We have extensive experience in drafting, negotiating and agreeing the transaction documents involved in the sale and purchase of football and sports clubs, including:
As a single-site, full-service firm, we can conduct comprehensive due diligence for a prospective buyer on all key parts of running a club, including playing and coaching staff contracts, sponsorship and other commercial agreements, club IP, stadium ownership, and restrictions on land redevelopment.
We advise football clubs and sports clubs on general corporate governance matters (such as directors’ duties, articles of association and shareholders’ agreements) together with internal group reorganisations and simplifications.
Recent work examples include:
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18th September 2024